2 Samuel 11:19 web — and he commanded the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the things concerning the war to the king,

World English Bible

"and he commanded the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the things concerning the war to the king,"

— 2 Samuel 11:19, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

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.

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Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;

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and he commanded the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the things concerning the war to the king,

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it shall be that, if the king's wrath arise, and he asks you, 'Why did you go so near to the city to fight? Didn't you know that they would shoot from the wall?

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who struck Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? Didn't a woman cast 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 went, and came and showed David all that Joab had sent him for.

2 Samuel 11:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 11:19 say?
2 Samuel 11:19 in the World English Bible reads: “and he commanded the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the things concerning 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 (WEB): “and he commanded the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the things concerning 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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