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Bathsheba בַּת־שֶׁ֫בַע

Female H1339 4 books

Wife of Uriah, later married David and bore Solomon.

Biography

Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite, one of David's mighty men. David committed adultery with her, resulting in her pregnancy (2Sa.11.3). After Uriah's death in battle, arranged by David, Bathsheba became David's wife and gave birth to Solomon (2Sa.12.24). Later, when David was old, Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan worked together to ensure Solomon's ascension to the throne (1Ki.1.11-31). As queen mother, Bathsheba held a position of influence in the royal court (1Ki.2.13-19). She is also mentioned in the superscription of Psalm 51, which is associated with David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. In 1Ch.3.5, Bathsheba is referred to as "Bath-shua," and her four sons with David are listed. Bathsheba's story illustrates the consequences of sin, God's mercy and forgiveness, and the importance of divine sovereignty in the fulfillment of God's plans.

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In Scripture

4 biblical books ; 1 with study content
2 Samuel 2 verses
  • 2 Samuel 11:3

    "David sent and inquired after the woman. One said, “Isn’t this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, Uriah the Hittite’s wife?”"

  • 2 Samuel 12:24

    "David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her. She bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Yahweh loved him;"

1 Kings 5 verses
  • 1 Kings 1:11

    "Then Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, “Haven’t you heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith reigns, and David our lord doesn’t know it?"

  • 1 Kings 1:15

    "Bathsheba went in to the king in his room. The king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king."

  • 1 Kings 1:16

    "Bathsheba bowed, and showed respect to the king. The king said, “What would you like?”"

  • 1 Kings 1:28

    "Then king David answered, “Call Bathsheba in to me.” She came into the king’s presence and stood before the king."

  • 1 Kings 1:31

    "Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and showed respect to the king, and said, “Let my lord king David live forever!”"

Psalms 1 verse Study available
  • Psalms 51:1

    "Have mercy on me, God, according to your loving kindness. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions."

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1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 3:5

    "and these were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel;"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew בַּת־שֶׁ֫בַע H1339
Spelled Hebrew בַּת־שׁוּעַ H1340