Ep.97 David's Sin & Punishment | 2 Samuel 11:2-5,14-18,26-27;

[@dpk18p]

David and Bathsheba has often been described as adultery, which implies mutual consent. However, as we examine the details, we see that it is actually sexual abuse of power, in other words, rape. Neither the text nor the context supports the conclusion that it was an affair between two consenting adults. People who think Bathsheba seduced David by bathing outside his window may not realize the Hebrew verb rachats, used for Bathsheba’s action here (2 Samuel 11:2), literally means “wash” which is how it is translated elsewhere in this narrative (2 Sam. 11:8; 12:20). There is no reason to assume that Bathsheba was naked, or that she was aware that the king, who should have been with his army, would have been watching from his rooftop like a peeping Tom (2 Sam. 11:1-2). People who think that she agreed to come to the palace willingly do not understand that when an ancient ruler summoned a subject to the palace, the subject had no choice but to comply. (See Esther 2:14, 3:12, and 8:9 for example.) And David sends not one, but several messengers, to ensure Bathsheba’s compliance (2 Sam. 11:4). Remember, the only person who refuses to follow David’s directives in this story, Uriah, is killed (2 Sam. 11:14-18). The text does not say that Bathsheba realized she was being brought to the palace for sex with the king. More likely, she would have assumed she was summoned there to be informed of her husband’s death, which is essentially what happened later (2 Sam. 11:26-27). The text states the action as a one-way perpetration by David. “He lay with her,” not “they lay together” (2 Sam. 11:4). The language used here to describe their encounter suggests rape, not adultery. David “took” (laqach) Bathsheba and “lay” (shakav) with her. The verb shakav can mean merely sexual intercourse, but it is used in most of the rape incidents in the Hebrew Bible. The verbs laqach and shakav only appear together in contexts of rape (Genesis 34:2; 2 Sam. 12:11; 16:22. Also notice in this story concerning King David the on;y one who DID NOT follow his orders was Uriah, and he was the only one who died.

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Execllent as always. What do you mean Uriah didn’t follow instructions?

[@dpk18p]

He told him to go HOME! Sleep with your wife.

[@dpk18p]

Where as Bathsheba and Joab did what he said

[@dpk18p]

@@JustTeachMinistries He was told to go HOME and Sleep with your Wife. Unlike Bathsheba and Joab who did what he said. URIAH DID NOT! Although Joab did a bit of changing to his orders he still did what he wanted.

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[@mssickle5]

Excellent attention to details! I thank God for his grace, mercy, forgiveness and the knowledge HE gives through HIS word to do better when I know better. Thank you for another great lesson. God bless you and yours

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Bless you sis and AMEN 🙏🏽✝️

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Thank God for your wisdom and your willingness to serve.🙏💯👍💪❤️

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[@ahatfield53]

Wonderful Lesson, very well taught!

[@francoty9525]

To God be the Glory. Lord I thank You for, Allowing me to hear this Wonderful Lesson. God Bless you Elder Lewis.🙏🏾

[@JustTeachMinistries]

God bless you family

[@dorothythomas3832]

Thank you for the great teaching

[@marja-leefreeman5004]

Wonderful job as always Elder Lewis! I truly appreciate your style, your details and your gift of revelation. Thank you!

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Bless you family and thank you 🙏🏽✝️

[@lindasmith3152]

Excellent! You brought out some beautiful truths in this not so beautiful story. God is good and so merciful to us all. Conviction and true repentance can still lead you to greatness and God's plan for us. Amen Elder, you brought it! Be Blessed ❤

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Certainly a challenging text topic wise, but glory to God for his mercy toward us ward. Bless you family, always good to hear from you.

[@timothysellers3694]

I truly Appreciate your Commitment and Dedication to the Work for God. YOU are an Amazing Teacher and I Glean alot from watching and listening to you every week. Stay the Course Man of God ❤

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Bless you sir, and thank you always. Praying for your SS class.

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[@Morales705]

You are a Master Teacher; Wow!! Great lesson

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[@rebeccawaller8361]

Thank God for another beautiful lesson. You pointed many points I never seen. Thank you Elder Lewis

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Glory to God.

[@haroldjohnson6214]

Thank you! STOP- SIN TOUCHES OTHER PEOPLE

[@timothysellers3694]

Grace and Peace Man of God ❤

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Blessings Bro. Tim!

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[@TammiHayes]

I appreciate your commentary very much. I was taken back by the title and image that preceded the lesson. I fear it may mislead a babe or weak Christian. Much Love to you!!! ♥️🩸🙏🏽

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Bless you sir, the kingdom of God is truly growing. See you then!

[@24hrboss]

If that thumbnail ain't saying a whole message🔥 Sorry, couldn't catch your Live...Blessings to ya Elder Lewis! I love reading about this passage not that it's something to celebrate but serves as a strong reminder as you state in your intro "sin has conscequences. I'm certain this is an awesome lesson. I'll catch the video later.

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Totally agree, extremely exciting passage!

[@masonmileslayla]

The name Uriah is of Hebrew origin, a theophoric name referencing Yahweh, meaning "the LORD (Yahweh) is my light." Pieter Lastman, David handing over a letter to Uriah, 1619. Based on the Biblical account,

[@JustTeachMinistries]

This is referenced in the notes I provided

[@Morales705]

What Bible translation do you use Pastor?

[@JustTeachMinistries]

King James for the presentation, but I use various when I’m studying (ESV, NASB, etc). How about you?

[@masonmileslayla]

You say Bathsheba was probably a nonJew. But looking at Wikipedia it says her father was of Jewish decent. Her husband was the foreigner.

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Wikipedia is not credible reference material. It’s crowd sourced. And yes I did make mention of her father being in David’s army and grandfather a trusted counselor. The discredit comes from the fact that she was permitted to marry a non-Jew Hittite Uriah. If her husband is non-Jew then there’s a chance her lineage is non-Jew. There’s a breakdown somewhere.

[@masonmileslayla]

@@JustTeachMinistries ahhh. I think I better understand. Thank you. By the way, why do you wait to post our lessons on Fridays? We were use to earlier in the week. I know you do a podcast & international Sunday school. I guess that would push us to the end of the week. But my vote is for Thursdays 😏🤓

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Sis. Coty thank you for letting me know there’s an issue as I wasn’t aware. I will check on the “superthanks” donation that you normally use and see if there’s an issue. I’m working to get a PO Box…several ppl have asked

[@masonmileslayla]

He was not a Hittite from the Hittite empire in Anatolia, but a member of David's "mighty men" 2.

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Not sure who you’re referring to as not a Hittite but 2 Sam.11:3 clearly identifies Uriah as Hittite.

[@masonmileslayla]

Yes the scripture does but according to Wikipedia ‘the Hittite’ meant a specific group of soldiers, not Uriah’s nationality.

[@JustTeachMinistries]

Again Wikipedia is not credible reference material. The issue of Uriah’s ethnicity is a HIGHLY debated topic as many scholars say he was Hittite that surrendered to Jewish rule.

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Thank you for letting me know, not sure the issue but I’ll be sure to crank the volume next time 👍🏽