Bathsheba
Wife of David and Mother of Solomon
Name Information
- Meaning: "Daughter of the oath" or "daughter of abundance"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Feminine
Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite and later became the wife of King David. Her story is intertwined with sin, tragedy, and God’s redemptive purposes, as she became the mother of Solomon and part of the Messianic line.
⏰ United Kingdom (David’s reign)
Roles
- Queen
- Mother of Solomon
Relationships
- Spouse: Uriah (first), then King David
- Children: Solomon, Shammua, Shobab, Nathan
Story
Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite, a soldier in David’s army. While her husband was away at war, King David saw her bathing and summoned her, leading to an adulterous relationship (2 Samuel 11:2–4).
When Bathsheba became pregnant, David attempted to conceal the matter and eventually arranged for Uriah’s death in battle (2 Samuel 11:14–17).
The prophet Nathan confronted David about his sin, and their first child died as a result of the Lord’s judgment (2 Samuel 12:15–18).
Later, Bathsheba gave birth to Solomon, whom the Lord loved (2 Samuel 12:24–25).
In her later years, Bathsheba played a role in securing Solomon’s succession to the throne (1 Kings 1:11–31).
Spiritual Significance
- Central figure in the account of David’s sin and repentance recorded in 2 Samuel 11–12.
- Mother of Solomon, who succeeded David as king and built the Temple in Jerusalem.
- Included in the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:6), showing God’s grace in redeeming broken situations.
Christ Connection
Bathsheba is one of four women named in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:6), showing that God’s redemptive plan includes those touched by sin and scandal.
Her son Solomon became a type of Christ as a king of peace and wisdom, foreshadowing the eternal reign of the Messiah.
What We Can Learn
- Sin has far-reaching consequences, affecting not just the sinner but others as well.
- God’s grace can redeem even the most broken circumstances and use them for His purposes.
- Our choices in private have public impact — both in judgment and in restoration.
- God’s covenant purposes are not thwarted by human failure.
Memory Verses
The woman conceived, and she sent and told David, 'I am pregnant.'
— 2 Samuel 11:5Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and went in to her and lay with her, and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. And the LORD loved him.
— 2 Samuel 12:24
Key Passages
- 2 Samuel 11–12
- 1 Kings 1–2
- Matthew 1:6
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