2 Samuel 11:9 cpdv — But Uriah slept before the gate of the king’s house, with the other servants of his lord, and he did not go down to his…

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"But Uriah slept before the gate of the king’s house, with the other servants of his lord, and he did not go down to his own house. "

— 2 Samuel 11:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

6

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

7

And Uriah went to David. And David inquired whether Joab was doing well, and about the people, and how the war was being conducted.

8

And David said to Uriah, “Go into your house, and wash your feet.” And Uriah departed from the house of the king. And a meal from the king followed after him.

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But Uriah slept before the gate of the king’s house, with the other servants of his lord, and he did not go down to his own house.

10

And it was reported to David by some, saying, “Uriah did not go into his house.” And David said to Uriah: “Did you not arrive from a journey? Why did you not go down to your house?”

11

And Uriah said to David: “The ark of God, and Israel and Judah, dwell in tents, and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, stay upon the face of the earth. And should I then go into my own house, so that I may eat and drink, and sleep with my wife? By your welfare and by the welfare of your soul, I will not do this thing.”

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Therefore, David said to Uriah, “Even so, remain here today, and tomorrow I will send you away.” So Uriah remained in Jerusalem, on that day and the next.

2 Samuel 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 11:9 say?
2 Samuel 11:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Uriah slept before the gate of the king’s house, with the other servants of his lord, and he did not go down to his own house. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 11:9 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 9.
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 11:9.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 11:9 in?
2 Samuel 11:9 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 11:9?
2 Samuel 11:9 reads (CPDV): “But Uriah slept before the gate of the king’s house, with the other servants of his lord, and he did not go down to his own house. ” 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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