Key Figures — 2 Samuel 11

4 figures

David
King of Israel
David, the king of Israel, commits adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrates the death of her husband, Uriah, to cover up his sin.
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Bathsheba
Wife of Uriah, later wife of David
Bathsheba is the woman with whom David commits adultery, leading to a series of tragic events.
Related passages
- 2 Samuel 12 (Birth of Solomon)
- 1 Kings 1 (Bathsheba's role in Solomon's succession)
Uriah the Hittite
Husband of Bathsheba, soldier in David's army
Uriah is a loyal soldier who is deceitfully sent to the front lines by David to ensure his death, covering up David's sin.
Related passages
- 2 Samuel 23 (Uriah listed among David's mighty men)
Joab
Commander of David's army
Joab follows David's orders to place Uriah in a dangerous battle position, leading to Uriah's death.
Related passages
- 2 Samuel 3 (Joab's role in Abner's death)
- 2 Samuel 18 (Joab's role in Absalom's death)

David