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It happened in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.
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The Ultimate Betrayal
Commentators highlight the profound cruelty of this act. The honorable Uriah is made the unknowing carrier of his own death warrant. Scholars note that David weaponized Uriah's own virtue—his loyalty and trustworthiness—to accomplish the murder, making the betrayal even more severe.
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19th Century
Anglican
Sent it by the hand of Uriah. — The brave soldier is made the bearer of his own death-warrant, and his well-known valour …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass in the morning When David was informed that Uriah did not go to his own house, but slept with hi…
Presbyterian
Adulteries often lead to murders, and one wickedness is often covered by another. The beginnings of sin are greatly to be feared, for who knows whe…
