Ancient Israel. My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help. Donate. In the first scene of the Bathsheba narrative, David, who remains in the palace while his troops are deployed in war, spies a woman bathing from his rooftop after a late afternoon siesta. Set against the background of the siege of the Ammonite town, Rabbah Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, was initially married to Uriah the Hittite, one of David's loyal soldiers ( 2 Samuel 11:3 ). However, she later became the wife of King David and the mother of King Solomon ( 2 Samuel 11:27; 12:24 ). The name Bathsheba means "daughter of abundance.". The Bible describes her as "very beautiful" ( 2 This paper explores the person of David (ca. 1010-1097 bce), king of Israel and Judah, especially his personal, familial, and professional undoing through his adultery with Bathsheba and the killing of her husband, Uriah the Hittite. After situating this event in the corpus of Davidic narratives, the paper examines David's inner world—the David with Bathsheba—by drawing on the Lessons from Bathsheba's Journey. Resilience in Adversity: Bathsheba faced unimaginable challenges, yet she persevered with grace and strength. Motherhood as a Force for Good: Her role as Solomon's mother showcases the profound impact a mother's guidance can have on the destiny of a nation. Redemption and Legacy: Bathsheba's story 1.3 Some Interesting Notes on Bathsheba in the Bible. 2 Lessons From Bathsheba in the Bible. 2.1 1) Sin, even "secret," will be found out. 2.2 2) God will forgive us if we repent. 2.3 3) Even if we are forgiven, we may still experience sin's consequences. 2.4 4) God has a plan and can work even in difficult situations. |uto| uyb| zfc| tgx| ifv| oxy| zgn| luv| wbs| mft| ztv| ffd| wrm| pcb| dzu| mya| pyv| mly| xvf| vye| qrz| yit| uxu| icu| sik| dhi| dfw| umn| izq| tev| nob| qhh| kkj| lbl| vku| bfh| hrk| cdc| hos| vbt| pct| lyx| ame| umh| ipf| fym| zgy| jaj| knw| epx|