2 Samuel 11:15
And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.
Context
This verse from 2 Samuel Chapter 11 connects to 8 cross-references. In the spring when kings go to war, David stays in Jerusalem; he sees Bathsheba bathing, sends for her, and she becomes pregnant. David tries to cover the adultery by bringing Uriah home from the siege, but Uriah refuses to …
Other Translations
And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.
and he writeth in the letter, saying, `Place ye Uriah over-against the front of the severest battle, and ye have turned back from after him, and he hath been smitten, and hath died.'
And in the letter he said, Take care to put Uriah in the very front of the line, where the fighting is most violent, and go back from him, so that he may be overcome and put to death.
Cross References
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