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The Story of Bathsheba
Also: Bathsheba (Kiswahili)
Wife of Uriah, then of King David, and mother of Solomon.
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Introduction
Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, was taken by David, who then arranged Uriah's death and married her. Their first child died; she later bore Solomon. 2 Samuel 11:2–272 Samuel 12:15–24
With Nathan she secured David's promise that Solomon would reign. 1 Kings 1:11–31
Life at a glance
- Husbands
- Uriah the Hittite; then David 2 Samuel 11:32 Samuel 11:27
- Son
- Solomon 2 Samuel 12:24
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Taken by David
2 Samuel 11:1–27 · 2 Samuel 12:1–25
David takes Bathsheba and has Uriah killed; Nathan rebukes David.
More about this event
People: David
Pleads for Solomon
Bathsheba reminds David of his promise, and Solomon is made king.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Bathsheba. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Genealogy
- Matthew 1:6 — Named as the wife of Uriah.
Family and relationships
- DavidHusband2 Samuel 11:27
- SolomonSon2 Samuel 12:24
Books associated with Bathsheba
- 2 Samuel Their story appears here
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