2 Samuel 11:7 bbe — And when Uriah came to him, David put questions to him about how Joab and the people were, and how the war was going.

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"And when Uriah came to him, David put questions to him about how Joab and the people were, and how the war was going."

— 2 Samuel 11:7, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

4

And David sent and took her; and she came to him, and he took her to his bed: (for she had been made clean;) then she went back to her house.

5

And the woman became with child; and she sent word to David that she was with child.

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And David sent to Joab saying, Send Uriah the Hittite to me. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

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And when Uriah came to him, David put questions to him about how Joab and the people were, and how the war was going.

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And David said to Uriah, Go down to your house and let your feet be washed. And Uriah went away from the king's house, and an offering from the king was sent after him.

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But Uriah took his rest at the door of the king's house, with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house.

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And when word was given to David that Uriah had not gone down to his house, David said to Uriah, Have you not come from a journey? why did you not go down to your house?

2 Samuel 11:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 11:7 say?
2 Samuel 11:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when Uriah came to him, David put questions to him about how Joab and the people were, and how the war was going.”
Where is 2 Samuel 11:7 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 11:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 7.
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 11:7.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 11:7 in?
2 Samuel 11:7 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 11:7?
2 Samuel 11:7 reads (BBE): “And when Uriah came to him, David put questions to him about how Joab and the people were, and how the war was going.” 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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