2 Samuel 11:17 bbe — And the men of the town went out and had a fight with Joab: and a number of David's men came to their death in the figh…

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"And the men of the town went out and had a fight with Joab: and a number of David's men came to their death in the fight, and with them Uriah the Hittite."

— 2 Samuel 11:17, Bible in Basic English

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“When the men of the city came out and fought with Joab, some of David’s soldiers fell in battle. Uriah the Hittite also died.”
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2 Samuel 11 — Context

Now in the morning, David gave Uriah a letter to take to Joab.

And in the letter he said, Take care to put Uriah in the very front of the line, where the fighting is most violent, and go back from him, so that he may be overcome and put to death.

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

And the men of the town went out and had a fight with Joab: and a number of David's men came to their death in the fight, and with them Uriah the Hittite.

Then Joab sent David news of everything which had taken place in the war:

And he gave orders to the man who took the news, saying, After you have given the king all the news about the war,

If the king is angry and says, Why did you go so near the town for the fight? was it not certain that their archers would be on the wall?

2 Samuel 11:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 11:17 say?

2 Samuel 11:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the men of the town went out and had a fight with Joab: and a number of David's men came to their death in the fight, and with them Uriah the Hittite.”

Where is 2 Samuel 11:17 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 11:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 17.

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 11:17.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 11:17 in?

2 Samuel 11:17 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 11:17?

2 Samuel 11:17 reads (BBE): “And the men of the town went out and had a fight with Joab: and a number of David's men came to their death in the fight, and with them Uriah the Hittite.” 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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