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Whom did David send to besiege Rabbah, a walled city of the Ammonites?
Joab
Who mourned the death of Uriah?
Bathsheba
What city did David tarry in when Joab and his army were sent to Rabbah?
Jerusalem
From the roof of the King's house, what did David see a beautiful woman doing?
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Give the name of the woman whom David saw bathing.
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Who was the daughter of Eliam?
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Who was Bathsheba's husband?
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David committed adultery with Bathsheba and caused her to become pregnant.
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When David learned Bathsheba was with child, whom did he request Joab to send from the battle back to Jerusalem?
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When David recalled Uriah from the battlefront, what does he pretend to be interested in?
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David told Uriah to go to his house and wash his feet. What did David send him?
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Instead of going home to Bathsheba, where did Uriah sleep?
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While the Ark, Israel, and Judah abided in what?
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Who proved he was a good soldier by being more concerned about Joab and the army of Israel encamped in open fields than the personal comforts of home?
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When David's first attempt to send Uriah home to Bathsheba failed, what did David try next?
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The intoxicated Uriah went home to his wife, Bathsheba.
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Who received a letter from David by the hand of Uriah instructing him to place Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle?
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For what purpose was Joab instructed by David to place Uriah in the hottest battle?
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Who plotted Uriah's death, according to verse fifteen of this book?
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Joab was placed with valiant men in battle and so lost his life.
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Who was killed at the walled city of Rabbah in these verses?
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Who had a piece of millstone cast on him from a wall by a woman in Thebez?
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Who said, to whom, for whom and when: "Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it, and encourage thou him."?
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David never did make Bathsheba his wife.
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David's deeds concerning Bathsheba and Uriah displeased whom?
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Study Notes
David's Actions in Rabbah
- David sent Joab to besiege Rabbah, the walled city of the Ammonites.
- While Joab and the army were at war, David remained in Jerusalem.
Bathsheba
- David saw Bathsheba bathing from the roof of his palace.
- Bathsheba was the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.
Adultery and Consequences
- David committed adultery with Bathsheba, resulting in her becoming pregnant.
- To conceal his actions, David summoned Uriah from battle to return to his wife, feigning interest in the battle conditions.
Uriah's Loyalty
- Uriah refused to go home, choosing instead to sleep at the palace entrance with the king's servants.
- Concerned for his fellow soldiers, Uriah remained loyal, stating that others were in tents, making it inappropriate for him to enjoy comforts at home.
David's Deceitful Measures
- David attempted to make Uriah drink wine to encourage him to go home, but Uriah still did not comply.
- Ultimately, David instructed Joab to place Uriah in the frontline of the fiercest battle with orders to abandon him, leading to Uriah's death.
Aftermath of Uriah's Death
- David's actions displeased the Lord, highlighting the moral implications of his decisions.
- Joab reported Uriah's death to David, while urging him to remain encouraged despite losses in battle.
Bathsheba as David's Wife
- Following Uriah's death, David married Bathsheba, contradicting his initial intent to conceal wrongdoing.
Joab's Role in Battle
- Joab was a key military leader who carried out David's orders regarding Uriah.
- Joab ensured that Uriah was placed among valiant men but faced adversity in battle.
Key Events and Themes
- Themes of sin, loyalty, and the consequences of moral failings are central to the narrative.
- The story illustrates the tragic fallout of David's choices, impacting multiple lives and provoking divine discontent.
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Description
This quiz explores the narrative of David and Bathsheba from the Bible, focusing on David's actions, the consequences of his adultery, and Uriah's loyalty. Test your understanding of this pivotal story and its moral implications.
