2 Samuel 11:16

Verse

So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he saw the strongest enemy soldiers.

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.

Bible in Basic English

So while Joab was watching the town, he put Uriah in the place where it was clear to him the best fighters were.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Wherefore as Joab was besieging the city, he put Urias in the place where he knew the bravest men were.

Free Bible Version

As Joab besieged the town, he made Uriah take a place where he knew the strongest enemy men would be fighting.

Geneva Bible 1599

So when Ioab besieged the citie, he assigned Vriah vnto a place, where he knewe that strong men were.

King James (Authorized) Version

And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.

Translation for Translators

So after Joab got the letter, as his army was surrounding the city, he sent Uriah to a place where he knew that their enemies’ strongest and best soldiers would be fighting.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So as Joab watched the siege upon the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew the strongest enemy soldiers would be fighting.

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew that valiant men were .

World English Bible

When Joab kept watch on the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men were.

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass in Joab's watching of the city, that he appointeth Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men [are];

Context

David Arranges Uriah’s Death

¹⁵In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.”¹⁶So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he saw the strongest enemy soldiers.¹⁷And when the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of David’s servants fell, and Uriah the Hittite also died.

Summary

This verse recounts the tragic story of King David's attempt to cover up his sin of adultery with Bathsheba by ordering her husband, Uriah, to be placed in the front line of battle where he is killed. It reveals the depths of David's deception and betrayal, as well as the consequences of his actions. The verse serves as a sobering reminder of the destructive nature of sin and the importance of repentance and seeking forgiveness. It also highlights the abuse of power and the tragic outcomes that can result from selfish desires and actions.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city,.... Where lay its greatest strength, and where it was best defended; or besieged it, as the Targum: that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were; who would not easily give way, and when they saw an opportunity would sally out, Joab cannot be excused from sin, unless he thought that Uriah had been guilty of death, and that David took this way of dispatching him for some political reason; however David was king, and to be obeyed.

2 Samuel 11:16

David Arranges Uriah’s Death

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Berean Standard Bible

So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he saw the strongest enemy soldiers.

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.

Bible in Basic English

So while Joab was watching the town, he put Uriah in the place where it was clear to him the best fighters were.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Wherefore as Joab was besieging the city, he put Urias in the place where he knew the bravest men were.

Free Bible Version

As Joab besieged the town, he made Uriah take a place where he knew the strongest enemy men would be fighting.

Geneva Bible 1599

So when Ioab besieged the citie, he assigned Vriah vnto a place, where he knewe that strong men were.

King James (Authorized) Version

And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.

Translation for Translators

So after Joab got the letter, as his army was surrounding the city, he sent Uriah to a place where he knew that their enemies’ strongest and best soldiers would be fighting.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So as Joab watched the siege upon the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew the strongest enemy soldiers would be fighting.

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew that valiant men were .

World English Bible

When Joab kept watch on the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men were.

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass in Joab's watching of the city, that he appointeth Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men [are];

2 Samuel 11:16

Verse

Context

David Arranges Uriah’s Death

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

2 Samuel 11:16

David Arranges Uriah’s Death

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes