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2 Samuel 11:26

2 Samuel 11:27 net — When the time of mourning passed, David had her brought to his palace. She became his wife and she bore him a son. But…

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"When the time of mourning passed, David had her brought to his palace. She became his wife and she bore him a son. But what David had done upset the LORD."

— 2 Samuel 11:27, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

24

Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall and some of the king’s soldiers died. Your servant Uriah the Hittite is also dead.”

25

David said to the messenger,“Tell Joab,‘Don’t let this thing upset you. There is no way to anticipate whom the sword will cut down. Press the battle against the city and conquer it.’ Encourage him with these words.”

26

When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband Uriah was dead, she mourned for him.

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When the time of mourning passed, David had her brought to his palace. She became his wife and she bore him a son. But what David had done upset the LORD.

2 Samuel 11:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 11:27 say?
2 Samuel 11:27 in the NET Bible reads: “When the time of mourning passed, David had her brought to his palace. She became his wife and she bore him a son. But what David had done upset the LORD.”
Where is 2 Samuel 11:27 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 11:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 27.
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 11:27.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 11:27 in?
2 Samuel 11:27 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 11:27?
2 Samuel 11:27 reads (NET): “When the time of mourning passed, David had her brought to his palace. She became his wife and she bore him a son. But what David had done upset the LORD.” 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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