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A Betrayal of Loyal Men
Commentators highlight that Bathsheba was not a stranger. She was the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite, one of David's most valiant warriors. Some scholars also note she was the granddaughter of Ahithophel, David's trusted counselor. David's sin was therefore a deep betrayal of his own loyal inner circle, not just a random act of lust.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 11:3
18th Century
Theologian
Eliam - Also called Ammiel in 1 Chronicles 3:5, with the component words of the name in reverse order. Bathsheba was the grandda…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 11:3
19th Century
Bishop
Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam. —Her name is spelt in Chronicles Bath-shua, and her father’s name is said to be Am…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 11:3
17th Century
Pastor
And David sent and inquired after the woman
Who she was, what her name, and whether married or unmarried; if the lat…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 11:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Observe the occasions of David's sin; what led to it.
Neglect of his business. He tarried at Jerusalem. When we are out of the way …