2 Samuel 11:14

“And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.”

"And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah." - 2 Samuel 11:14
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What does 2 Samuel 11:14 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 11:14 in the King James Version reads, "And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah." This verse comes from the story of King David's adultery with Bathsheba and the subsequent cover-up of his…

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The Weight of Our Choices: Lessons from 2 Samuel 11:14

In the sacred pages of Scripture, we often encounter narratives that profoundly reflect on human behavior, divine grace, and the inevitable consequences of our choices. One verse that embodies the complexities of our decisions and the intertwined fates of our lives is found in 2…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Integrity: Reflecting on David's Lesson

O Sovereign Lord, As I come before You in humble submission, I am reminded of the complexity of human nature and the ever-present battle between our desires and Your divine will. In 2 Samuel 11:14, we are drawn into a poignant moment in the life of King David. The verse states…

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2 Samuel 11:14 - "¶ And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah."
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2 Samuel 23:14 - "And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem."
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2 Samuel 14:11 - "Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth."
2 Samuel 2:11 - "And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months."
2 Samuel 11:18 - "¶ Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;"
2 Samuel 14:23 - "So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 22:14 - "The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice."
2 Samuel 16:14 - "And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there."
2 Samuel 14:1 - "Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom."
2 Samuel 21:11 - "And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done."
2 Samuel 11:5 - "And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child."
2 Samuel 14:28 - "¶ So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face."
2 Corinthians 11:14 - "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
1 Samuel 14:11 - "And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves."
2 Samuel 11:22 - "¶ So the messenger went, and came and shewed David all that Joab had sent him for."
2 Samuel 2:14 - "And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise."