2 Samuel 11:7 nasb — When Uriah came to him, David asked concerning the welfare of Joab and the people and the state of the war.

NASB

"When Uriah came to him, David asked concerning the welfare of Joab and the people and the state of the war."

— 2 Samuel 11:7, NASB

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

4

David sent messengers and took her, and when she came to him, he lay with her; and when she had purified herself from her uncleanness, she returned to her house.

5

The woman conceived; and she sent and told David, and said, "I am pregnant."

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Then David sent to Joab, saying, "Send me Uriah the Hittite." So Joab sent Uriah to David.

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When Uriah came to him, David asked concerning the welfare of Joab and the people and the state of the war.

8

Then David said to Uriah, "Go down to your house, and wash your feet." And Uriah went out of the king's house, and a present from the king was sent out after him.

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But Uriah slept 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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Now when they told David, saying, "Uriah did not go 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 NASB reads: “When Uriah came to him, David asked concerning the welfare of Joab and the people and the state of the war.”
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 (NASB): “When Uriah came to him, David asked concerning the welfare of Joab and the people and the state of the war.” 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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