2 Samuel 11:19 nasb — He charged the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the events of the war to the king,

NASB

"He charged the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the events of the war to the king,"

— 2 Samuel 11:19, NASB

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

16

So it was as Joab kept watch on the city, that he put Uriah at the place where he knew there were valiant men.

17

The men of the city went out and fought against Joab, and some of the people among David's servants fell; and Uriah the Hittite also died.

18

Then Joab sent and reported to David all the events of the war.

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He charged the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the events of the war to the king,

20

and if it happens that the king's wrath rises and he says to you, 'Why did you go so near to the city to fight? Did you not know that they would shoot from the wall?

21

'Who struck down Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? Did not a woman throw an upper millstone on him from the wall so that he died at Thebez? Why did you go so near the wall?'--then you shall say, 'Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.'"

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So the messenger departed and came and reported to David all that Joab had sent him to tell.

2 Samuel 11:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 11:19 say?
2 Samuel 11:19 in the NASB reads: “He charged the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the events of the war to the king,”
Where is 2 Samuel 11:19 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 11:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 19.
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 11:19.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 11:19 in?
2 Samuel 11:19 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 11:19?
2 Samuel 11:19 reads (NASB): “He charged the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the events of the war to the king,” 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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