2 Samuel 11:14 web — It happened in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.

World English Bible

"It happened in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah."

— 2 Samuel 11:14, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

11

Uriah said to David, "The ark, Israel, and Judah, are staying in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open field. Shall I then go into my house to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing!"

12

David said to Uriah, "Stay here today also, and tomorrow I will let you depart." So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day, and the next day.

13

When David had called him, he ate and drink before him; and he made him drunk. At evening, he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but didn't go down to his house.

14

It happened in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.

15

He wrote in the letter, saying, "Send Uriah to the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck, and die."

16

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

17

The men of the city went out, and fought with Joab. Some of the people fell, even of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also.

2 Samuel 11:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 11:14 say?
2 Samuel 11:14 in the World English Bible reads: “It happened in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.”
Where is 2 Samuel 11:14 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 11:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 11:14.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 11:14 in?
2 Samuel 11:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 11:14?
2 Samuel 11:14 reads (WEB): “It happened in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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