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When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she made lamentation for her husband.

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A Rushed Mourning

Commentators note that Bathsheba's mourning period was likely the customary seven days. They suggest it was kept as short as was decent, not out of disrespect, but because David was eager to marry her and conceal the sin of their adultery and her resulting pregnancy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Samuel 11:26

18th Century

Theologian

Bathsheba’s mourning, like that of Abigail (1 Samuel 25:39–42), was probably limited to the customary time of seven days.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Samuel 11:26

19th Century

Bishop

Mourned for her husband. —How long this mourning lasted we are not told. The usual period was seven days (Genesis 1:10

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 11:26

17th Century

Pastor

And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was
dead
The news of which we…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 11:14–27

17th Century

Minister

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…