Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At David’s invitation, he ate and drank with him, and David made him drunk. But in the evening Uriah went out to sleep on his mat among his master’s servants; he did not go home. New Living Translation Then David invited him to dinner and got him drunk. But even then he couldn’t get Uriah to go home to his wife. Again he slept at the palace entrance with the king’s palace guard. English Standard Version And David invited him, and he ate in his presence and drank, so that he made him drunk. And in the evening he went out to lie on his couch with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. Berean Standard Bible Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and he got Uriah drunk. And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. Berean Literal Bible And David called to him, and he ate before his face and drank, and he made him drunk. And he went out at the evening to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord; and to his house he did not go down. King James Bible And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house. New King James Version Now when David called him, he ate and drank before him; and he made him drunk. And at evening he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. New American Standard Bible Now David summoned Uriah, and he ate and drank in his presence, and he made Uriah drunk; and in the evening Uriah went out to lie on his bed with his lord’s servants, and he still did not go down to his house. NASB 1995 Now David called him, and he ate and drank before him, and he made him drunk; and in the evening he went out to lie on his bed with his lord’s servants, but he did not go down to his house. NASB 1977 Now David called him, and he ate and drank before him, and he made him drunk; and in the evening he went out to lie on his bed with his lord’s servants, but he did not go down to his house. Legacy Standard Bible Now David called him, and he ate and drank before him, and he made him drunk; and in the evening he went out to lie on his bed with his lord’s servants, but he did not go down to his house. Amplified Bible Now David called him [to dinner], and he ate and drank with him, so that he made Uriah drunk; in the evening he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, and [still] did not go down to his house. Berean Annotated Bible Then David (beloved) invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and he got Uriah drunk. And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. Christian Standard Bible Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and David got him drunk. He went out in the evening to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and David got him drunk. He went out in the evening to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. American Standard Version And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house. Contemporary English Version David invited him for dinner. Uriah ate with David, who gave him so much to drink that he got drunk. But Uriah still did not go home. He went out and slept on his mat near the palace guards. English Revised Version And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house. GOD'S WORD® Translation David summoned him, ate and drank with him, and got him drunk. But that evening Uriah went to lie down on his bed among his superior's mercenaries. He didn't go home. Good News Translation David invited him to supper and got him drunk. But again that night Uriah did not go home; instead he slept on his blanket in the palace guardroom. International Standard Version Then at David's invitation, he and Uriah dined and drank wine together, and David got him drunk. Later that evening, Uriah went out to lie on a couch in the company of his lord's servants, and he did not go down to his house. NET Bible Then David summoned him. He ate and drank with him, and got him drunk. But in the evening he went out to sleep on his bed with the servants of his lord; he did not go down to his own house. New Heart English Bible And the next day David summoned him, and he ate and drank in his presence, and he made him drunk. But in the evening he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. Webster's Bible Translation And when David had called him, he ate and drank before him; and he made him drunk: and at evening he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and he got Uriah drunk. And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. World English Bible When David had called him, he ate and drank before him; and he made him drunk. At evening, he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but didn’t go down to his house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand David calls for him, and he eats before him, and drinks, and he causes him to drink, and he goes out in the evening to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, and he has not gone down to his house. Berean Literal Bible And David called to him, and he ate before his face and drank, and he made him drunk. And he went out at the evening to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord; and to his house he did not go down. Young's Literal Translation and David calleth for him, and he eateth before him, and drinketh, and he causeth him to drink, and he goeth out in the evening to lie on his couch with the servants of his lord, and unto his house he hath not gone down. Smith's Literal Translation And David will call for him, and he will eat before him and drink; and he will make him drunk: and he will go forth in the evening to lie upon his bed with the servants of his lord; and he will not go down to his house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David called him to eat and to drink before him, and he made him drunk: and he went out in the evening, and slept on his couch with the servants of his lord, and went not down into his house. Catholic Public Domain Version And David called him, so that he might eat and drink before him, and he made him inebriated. And departing in the evening, he slept on his bedding, with the servants of his lord, and he did not go down to his own house. New American Bible David summoned him, and he ate and drank with David, who got him drunk. But in the evening he went out to sleep on his bed among his lord’s servants, and did not go down to his house. New Revised Standard Version David invited him to eat and drink in his presence and made him drunk; and in the evening he went out to lie on his couch with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the next day David called him and ate before him, and he did drink, and got drunk: and in the evening he went out and slept beside the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the next day David called him and he ate before him and he drank and he became drunk and he went out at evening, and he slept at the side of the Servants of his Lord, and he did not go down to his house OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk; and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David called him, and he ate before him and drank, and he made him drunk: and he went out in the evening to lie upon his bed with the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and Bathsheba…12“Stay here one more day,” David said to Uriah, “and tomorrow I will send you back.” So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day and the next. 13Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and he got Uriah drunk. And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. Cross References Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, 2 Samuel 9:7 “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” Esther 5:4 “If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.” Genesis 19:3 But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. and he got Uriah drunk. Genesis 19:33-35 So that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the firstborn went in and slept with her father; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up. / The next day the older daughter said to the younger, “Look, I slept with my father last night. Let us get him drunk with wine again tonight so you can go in and sleep with him and we can preserve our father’s line.” / So again that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up. 2 Samuel 13:28 Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” Proverbs 23:29-35 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? / Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. / Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. … And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, 1 Samuel 26:5-7 Then David set out and went to the place where Saul had camped. He saw the place where Saul and Abner son of Ner, the general of his army, had lain down. Saul was lying inside the inner circle of the camp, with the troops camped around him. / And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai. / That night David and Abishai came to the troops, and Saul was lying there asleep in the inner circle of the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the troops were lying around him. Deuteronomy 23:9-14 When you are encamped against your enemies, then you shall keep yourself from every wicked thing. / If any man among you becomes unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he must leave the camp and stay outside. / When evening approaches, he must wash with water, and when the sun sets he may return to the camp. … Judges 19:11-15 When they were near Jebus and the day was almost gone, the servant said to his master, “Please, let us stop at this Jebusite city and spend the night here.” / But his master replied, “We will not turn aside to the city of foreigners, where there are no Israelites. We will go on to Gibeah.” / He continued, “Come, let us try to reach one of these towns to spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.” … but he did not go home. Deuteronomy 20:5-8 Furthermore, the officers are to address the army, saying, “Has any man built a new house and not dedicated it? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man dedicate it. / Has any man planted a vineyard and not begun to enjoy its fruit? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man enjoy its fruit. / Has any man become pledged to a woman and not married her? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man marry her.” … 1 Samuel 21:4-5 “There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” 2 Timothy 2:4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him. Genesis 9:21 But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent. Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise. Habakkuk 2:15 Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness! Isaiah 5:11-12 Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine. / At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands. Treasury of Scripture And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house. made him Genesis 19:32-35 Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father… Exodus 32:21 And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them? Habakkuk 2:15 Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness! with the servants 2 Samuel 11:9 But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. Jump to Previous Ate Bed Couch David David's Drank Drink Drinketh Drunk Eat Eateth Evening House Invitation Invited Lie Mat Meat Presence Servants Sleep Uriah WorseJump to Next Ate Bed Couch David David's Drank Drink Drinketh Drunk Eat Eateth Evening House Invitation Invited Lie Mat Meat Presence Servants Sleep Uriah Worse2 Samuel 11 1. While Joab besieges Rabbah, David commits adultery with Bathsheba6. Uriah, sent for by David to cover the adultery, would not go home. 14. He carries to Joab the letter of his death 18. Joab sends the news thereof to David 26. David takes Bathsheba as his wife Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him David's invitation to Uriah was a strategic move to cover up his previous sin with Bathsheba. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, hospitality was a significant social practice, often used to build alliances or show favor. David's invitation might have seemed like an honor, but it was a manipulation. This reflects the complexity of human motives and the potential for misuse of power, a theme seen throughout the Bible, such as in the story of Saul and David (1 Samuel 18:17-25). and he got Uriah drunk And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants but he did not go home Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, who orchestrates a plan to cover up his sin with Bathsheba by attempting to manipulate Uriah. 2. Uriah the Hittite A loyal soldier in David's army and the husband of Bathsheba, who remains faithful to his duties despite David's attempts to compromise him. 3. Jerusalem The city where these events take place, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 4. Bathsheba Although not directly mentioned in this verse, she is central to the events as the woman with whom David committed adultery. 5. David's Servants They are part of the royal household and witness to David's actions, highlighting the public nature of his sin. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of SinSin often leads to further sin. David's initial wrongdoing with Bathsheba leads him to deceit and manipulation. Integrity in Adversity Uriah's refusal to go home, even when drunk, highlights his integrity and commitment to his duties, serving as a model for believers. The Consequences of Leadership Failures As a leader, David's actions have far-reaching consequences, reminding us of the responsibility that comes with leadership. The Ineffectiveness of Human Schemes Despite David's efforts to cover his sin, his plans fail, illustrating that human schemes cannot thwart God's justice. The Call to Repentance David's later repentance (Psalm 51) shows the importance of acknowledging sin and seeking God's forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 11:13?2. How does 2 Samuel 11:13 illustrate the consequences of David's actions? 3. What can we learn about temptation from David's behavior in 2 Samuel 11:13? 4. How does David's attempt to cover sin connect with Proverbs 28:13? 5. How can we avoid falling into deception like David in 2 Samuel 11:13? 6. What steps can we take to seek forgiveness and accountability in our lives? 7. Why did David resort to deception in 2 Samuel 11:13? 8. How does 2 Samuel 11:13 reflect on David's character as a leader? 9. What does 2 Samuel 11:13 reveal about human nature and sin? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 11? 11. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14) 12. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12) 13. In 2 Samuel 12:13, David's quick confession leads to forgiveness, but is the swift absolution realistic given the gravity of adultery and murder? 14. Why did God punish David and Bathsheba's child? What Does 2 Samuel 11:13 Mean Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with himDavid’s gesture looks friendly, yet Scripture shows it is calculated. Earlier, the king had already failed to cover his sin when Uriah refused to go home (2 Samuel 11:8–11). Now David shifts to hospitality as another tactic. • Royal meals often communicated favor (2 Samuel 9:7), but here the intent is deception rather than blessing, echoing the misuse of a meal in Genesis 27:17–25 when Jacob deceived Isaac. • David’s invitation contrasts sharply with the integrity Uriah had just displayed—an integrity David himself once prized (1 Samuel 26:23). and he got Uriah drunk. The text shows deliberate manipulation: David “got Uriah drunk.” • Scripture plainly condemns causing another to stumble—Habakkuk 2:15 warns, “Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbor….” • David, who should have modeled righteousness, instead imitates the schemes of the wicked (Proverbs 23:20–21; Ephesians 5:18). • This moment marks another step down the path James 1:14–15 describes: desire conceives, gives birth to sin, and sin when full-grown brings forth death. And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants Even impaired, Uriah’s soldierly resolve holds. • Earlier he had declared, “The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents… how could I go to my house?” (2 Samuel 11:11). His actions now match his words, reflecting the unity and discipline expected of troops in the field (1 Samuel 14:23–25). • Uriah’s choice highlights David’s lapse. The king remains in comfort and intrigue, while the foreign-born Hittite aligns himself with Israel’s covenant army—an echo of Ruth 1:16, another Gentile displaying covenant loyalty. but he did not go home. David’s scheme fails again. God quietly thwarts evil plans, even through the unsuspecting obedience of others (Psalm 33:10–11). • Uriah’s refusal magnifies David’s guilt; the righteous conduct of a subordinate exposes the sin of the ruler, much like Nathan’s parable will soon do (2 Samuel 12:1–7). • The verse underscores Proverbs 10:9: “He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.” David’s cover-up is unraveling because truth stands firm (Proverbs 12:19). summary 2 Samuel 11:13 records a critical moment in David’s downward spiral. The king employs hospitality and alcohol to hide his adultery, yet Uriah’s steadfast loyalty frustrates the plan. Each phrase highlights a contrast: David’s calculated deceit versus Uriah’s unwavering integrity. The verse warns that sin never stays private; attempts to conceal it only compound the wrongdoing, while God continues to uphold righteousness and expose darkness in His perfect time. (13) He made him drunk.--This fresh attempt of David to conceal his crime by attempting to send Uriah to his house while in a state of intoxication does not need comment, but Uriah's resolve was so strong that it still governed his conduct while in this almost irresponsible condition.Verse 13. - He made him drunk. David thus adds sin to sin, and, in order to accomplish his vile end, he degrades the brave soldier whom already he had dishonoured. But even when intoxicated Uriah kept to his determination; and though on this second night there would not be the same pleasure in chatting with old comrades seen again after long absence, he still sleeps in the guard room. And thus there were witnesses that he had not gone to his house.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Davidדָוִ֗ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse invited וַיִּקְרָא־ (way·yiq·rā-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read Uriah to eat וַיֹּ֧אכַל (way·yō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat and drink וַיֵּ֖שְׁתְּ (way·yê·šət) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8354: To imbibe with him, לְפָנָ֛יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face and he got [Uriah] drunk. וַֽיְשַׁכְּרֵ֑הוּ (way·šak·kə·rê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7937: To become tipsy, to satiate with a, stimulating drink, influence And in the evening בָעֶ֗רֶב (ḇā·‘e·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening he went out וַיֵּצֵ֣א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to lie down לִשְׁכַּ֤ב (liš·kaḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7901: To lie down on his cot בְּמִשְׁכָּבוֹ֙ (bə·miš·kā·ḇōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with his master’s אֲדֹנָ֔יו (’ă·ḏō·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller servants, עַבְדֵ֣י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant but he did not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no go יָרָֽד׃ (yā·rāḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend home. בֵּית֖וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links 2 Samuel 11:13 NIV2 Samuel 11:13 NLT 2 Samuel 11:13 ESV 2 Samuel 11:13 NASB 2 Samuel 11:13 KJV 2 Samuel 11:13 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 11:13 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 11:13 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 11:13 French Bible 2 Samuel 11:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 11:13 When David had called him he ate (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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