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Bathsheba

Bathsheba in the Bible — daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah (2SA 11:3). Referenced in 9 scripture passages.

Name meaning: the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety

Profile

Gender
female
Scripture References
9 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
7 connections

Biography

The wife of Uriah the Hittite, Bathsheba was seen bathing by King David, who committed adultery with her. After David arranged Uriah's death, Bathsheba became David's wife. Their first child died as judgment, but their second son was Solomon, who became king and built the temple.

Significance

Despite being involved in David's greatest sin, Bathsheba became the mother of Solomon and is in the lineage of Christ, showing God's redemptive grace.

Key Events

Adultery with David(2 Samuel 11:4)
Death of Uriah(2 Samuel 11:17)
Married David(2 Samuel 11:27)
First child died(2 Samuel 12:18)
Birth of Solomon(2 Samuel 12:24)

Names & Labels (2)

Bathshebaproper name
Hebrew
בַּת-שֶׁבַע
Transliteration
bat-sheva
Meaning
seventh daughter or daughter of an oath
Greek
Βηρσαβεε
Reference
2SA 11:3
Strong's
H1339
Bath-shuaproper name
Hebrew
בַּת־שׁוּעַ
Transliteration
bat-shua
Meaning
daughter of Shua
Greek
Βηρσαβεε
Reference
1CH 3:5
Strong's
H1340

Family & Relationships (7)

daughter

Eliam(2SA 11:3)

wife

Uriah(2SA 11:3)
David(2SA 11:27)

mother

Solomon(2SA 12:24)
Shammua(1CH 3:5)
Shobab(1CH 3:5)
Nathan(1CH 3:5)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bathsheba in the Bible?

Bathsheba is described in the Bible as daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah (2SA 11:3).

What does the name Bathsheba mean?

The name Bathsheba means “the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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