2 Samuel 11:9 web — But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and didn't go down to his house.

World English Bible

"But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and didn't go down to his house."

— 2 Samuel 11:9, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 11 — Context

6

David sent to Joab, [saying], "Send me Uriah the Hittite." Joab sent Uriah to David.

7

When Uriah was come to him, David asked of him how Joab did, and how the people fared, and how the war prospered.

8

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

9

But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and didn't go down to his house.

10

When they had told David, saying, "Uriah didn't go down to his house," David said to Uriah, "Haven't you come from a journey? Why didn't you go down to your house?"

11

Uriah said to David, "The ark, Israel, and Judah, are staying in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open field. Shall I then go into my house to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing!"

12

David said to Uriah, "Stay here today also, and tomorrow I will let you depart." So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day, and the next day.

2 Samuel 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 11:9 say?
2 Samuel 11:9 in the World English Bible reads: “But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and didn't go down to his 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 (WEB): “But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and didn't go down to his 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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