Shmuel Bet (II Samuel) — Perek 11

David and Bathsheba

While his army is at war with Ammon, Dovid stays in Yerushalayim and sees Batsheva bathing. He brings her to the palace and she conceives. To cover up the sin, Dovid commands Yoav to place Batsheva's husband, Uriah, in the fiercest fighting and withdraw, ensuring his death. Dovid then marries Batsheva.

• Dovid remains in Yerushalayim
• Dovid takes Batsheva
• Uriah refuses to go home to his wife
• Dovid orchestrates Uriah's death in battle
• Dovid marries Batsheva