2 Samuel 11:26 web — When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she made lamentation for her husband.

World English Bible

"When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she made lamentation for her husband."

— 2 Samuel 11:26, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

23

The messenger said to David, "The men prevailed against us, and came out to us into the field, and we were on them even to the entrance of the gate.

24

The shooters shot at your servants from off the wall; and some of the king's servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also."

25

Then David said to the messenger, "Thus you shall tell Joab, 'Don't let this thing displease you, for the sword devours one as well as another. Make your battle stronger against the city, and overthrow it.' Encourage him."

26

When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she made lamentation for her husband.

27

When the mourning was past, David sent and took her home to his house, and she became his wife, and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased Yahweh.

2 Samuel 11:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 11:26 say?
2 Samuel 11:26 in the World English Bible reads: “When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she made lamentation for her husband.”
Where is 2 Samuel 11:26 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 11:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 26.
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 11:26.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 11:26 in?
2 Samuel 11:26 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 11:26?
2 Samuel 11:26 reads (WEB): “When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she made lamentation for her husband.” 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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