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Bathsheba

A woman taken by a king, who lost her husband and her child, and became the mother of Solomon.

The story

1. Taken by the king 2 Sam 11:2-5

   David sees her, sends for her, and she conceives.

2. Uriah killed 2 Sam 11:14-27

   David has her husband killed; she mourns him, then is brought into the palace.

3. The child dies 2 Sam 12:15-23

   After Nathan's rebuke, their son becomes sick and dies.

4. Solomon born 2 Sam 12:24-25

   David comforts her; she bears Solomon, whom the LORD loves.

5. Queen mother 1 Kings 1:11-31; 2:19

   She secures the throne for Solomon and sits at his right hand.

Key verses

“I am pregnant.” 2 Samuel 11:5 (ESV)

Read together: 2 Sam 11:2-5 · 2 Sam 11:14-27 · 2 Sam 12:15-23 · 2 Sam 12:24-25 · 1 Kings 1:11-31; 2:19

Questions to sit with

1. Bathsheba's story includes what was done to her and what she later chose. How does God meet you in both?
2. Matthew does not hide her in Jesus' family tree. What part of your story are you afraid God will be ashamed of?

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