2 Samuel 11:6
New International Version
So David sent this word to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent him to David.

New Living Translation
Then David sent word to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent him to David.

English Standard Version
So David sent word to Joab, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent Uriah to David.

Berean Standard Bible
At this, David sent orders to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent him to David.

King James Bible
And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

New King James Version
Then David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent Uriah to David.

New American Standard Bible
Then David sent word to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David.

NASB 1995
Then David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David.

NASB 1977
Then David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David.

Amplified Bible
Then David sent word to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David.

Christian Standard Bible
David sent orders to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hethite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David sent orders to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David.

American Standard Version
And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

Contemporary English Version
David sent a message to Joab: "Send Uriah the Hittite to me." Joab sent Uriah

English Revised Version
And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then David sent a messenger to Joab, saying, "Send me Uriah the Hittite." So Joab sent Uriah to David.

Good News Translation
David then sent a message to Joab: "Send me Uriah the Hittite." So Joab sent him to David.

International Standard Version
So David summoned Joab, and told him, "Send me Uriah the Hittite." So Joab sent Uriah to David.

Majority Standard Bible
At this, David sent orders to Joab: ?Send me Uriah the Hittite.? So Joab sent him to David.

NET Bible
So David sent a message to Joab that said, "Send me Uriah the Hittite." So Joab sent Uriah to David.

New Heart English Bible
Then David sent to Joab and said, Send me Uriah the Hethite. So Joab sent Uriah to him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

World English Bible
David sent to Joab, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” Joab sent Uriah to David.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David sends to Joab, [saying], “Send Uriah the Hittite to me,” and Joab sends Uriah to David;

Young's Literal Translation
And David sendeth unto Joab, 'Send unto me Uriah the Hittite,' and Joab sendeth Uriah unto David;

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will send to Joab, Send to me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab will send Uriah to David.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David sent to Joab, saying: Send me Urias the Hethite. And Joab sent Urias to David.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah, the Hittite.” And Joab sent Uriah to David.

New American Bible
So David sent a message to Joab, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” Joab sent Uriah to David.

New Revised Standard Version
So David sent word to Joab, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent Uriah to David.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David sent for Yuab and sent word to him: “Send me Uriah the Khitite.” And Yuab sent Uriah the Khitite to David
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David sent to Joab [, saying]: 'Send me Uriah the Hittite.' And Joab sent Uriah to David.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Urias the Chettite; and Joab sent Urias to David.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David and Bathsheba
5And the woman conceived and sent word to David, saying, “I am pregnant.” 6At this, David sent orders to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent him to David. 7When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing with the war.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 23:39
and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.

1 Chronicles 11:41
Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,

1 Kings 15:5
For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

Psalm 51:1-2
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

Matthew 1:6
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

1 Kings 11:4
For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been.

1 Kings 14:8
I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes.

Acts 13:22
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’

1 Chronicles 20:1
In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it.

1 Kings 2:5-6
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

1 Kings 2:32-33
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”

Psalm 32:1-5
Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. / When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. ...

Romans 4:6-8
And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: / “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”

James 1:14-15
But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Matthew 5:28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.


Treasury of Scripture

And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

Send me

Genesis 4:7
If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

Genesis 38:18-23
And he said, What pledge shall I give thee? And she said, Thy signet, and thy bracelets, and thy staff that is in thine hand. And he gave it her, and came in unto her, and she conceived by him…

1 Samuel 15:30
Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.

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2 Samuel 11
1. While Joab besieges Rabbah, David commits adultery with Bathsheba
6. Uriah, sent for by David to cover the adultery, would not go home.
14. He carries to Joab the letter of his death
18. Joab sends the news thereof to David
26. David takes Bathsheba as his wife














At this, David sent orders to Joab:
David, the king of Israel, is acting from his palace in Jerusalem. This phrase indicates a direct command from the king, highlighting his authority. Joab, the commander of David's army, is stationed at the battlefield besieging Rabbah, the Ammonite capital. The context here is David's attempt to cover up his sin with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife. This action marks the beginning of a series of decisions that lead to further sin and consequences for David. The phrase underscores the misuse of power and authority, a theme that resonates throughout the biblical narrative.

“Send me Uriah the Hittite.”
Uriah is identified as a Hittite, indicating his foreign origin, yet he is a loyal soldier in David's army. The Hittites were an ancient people who lived in the region of Anatolia, and Uriah's presence in Israel's army reflects the diverse composition of David's forces. This request is part of David's plan to conceal his adultery with Bathsheba by bringing Uriah back from the battlefield, hoping he will sleep with his wife and thus cover the pregnancy. The mention of Uriah by name highlights his significance in the narrative and foreshadows the tragic events that follow. Uriah's character contrasts with David's actions, as he later demonstrates integrity and loyalty.

So Joab sent him to David.
Joab's compliance with David's order reflects his role as a subordinate to the king, despite the moral implications of the situation. Joab's actions throughout the biblical narrative often show a pragmatic and sometimes ruthless approach to military and political matters. This phrase sets in motion the events that lead to Uriah's death, orchestrated by David. The obedience of Joab, despite the questionable nature of the command, raises questions about loyalty and the moral responsibilities of those in power. This moment is pivotal in the unfolding of David's sin and its consequences, which are later addressed by the prophet Nathan and result in personal and national repercussions for David.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The King of Israel, who is central to this account. At this point in the account, David is orchestrating a plan to cover up his sin with Bathsheba.

2. Joab
The commander of David's army. He is a key figure in executing David's orders, demonstrating his loyalty to the king, albeit in a morally complex situation.

3. Uriah the Hittite
A valiant warrior in David's army and the husband of Bathsheba. His integrity and loyalty contrast sharply with David's actions.

4. Jerusalem
The city where David resides and from where he sends for Uriah. It serves as the backdrop for the unfolding drama of David's sin and its consequences.

5. The War
The ongoing battle against the Ammonites, which Uriah is called back from. This war serves as the context for the events, highlighting the contrast between the battlefield and David's actions at home.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Sin
David's attempt to cover his sin with Bathsheba leads to further sin. This illustrates how sin can compound and lead to greater consequences.

Integrity vs. Deception
Uriah's integrity stands in stark contrast to David's deception. This challenges us to consider our own integrity in difficult situations.

The Role of Leadership
David's actions remind us of the responsibility leaders have to act righteously, as their actions can have widespread effects.

Repentance and Forgiveness
While David's actions were grievous, his later repentance (as seen in Psalm 51) shows the possibility of forgiveness and restoration with God.

God's Sovereignty and Justice
Despite human failings, God's justice prevails, as seen in the eventual exposure of David's sin and the consequences that follow.(6) Send me Uriah.--David proposed thus to cover up his crime. By calling for Uriah and treating him with marked consideration, he thought to establish a friendly feeling on his part, and then by sending him to his wife to have it supposed that the child, begotten in adultery, was Uriah's own.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At this, David
דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

sent orders
וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Joab:
יוֹאָ֔ב (yō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites

“Send me
שְׁלַ֣ח (šə·laḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

Uriah
אֽוּרִיָּ֖ה (’ū·rî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 223: Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites

the Hittite.”
הַחִתִּ֑י (ha·ḥit·tî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2850: Hittite -- a Chittite

So Joab
יוֹאָ֛ב (yō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites

sent
וַיִּשְׁלַ֥ח (way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

[him]
אֽוּרִיָּ֖ה (’ū·rî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 223: Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites

to
אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

David.
דָּוִֽד׃ (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse


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