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Lesson 27: David and Bathsheba

Lesson 27 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 10:1 – 12:13

Outline of Text

  • The defeat of the Ammonites and the Syrians, 2 Samuel 10:1-19.
  • David’s Sin with Bathsheba, 2 Samuel 11:1-5.
    • Both David and Bathsheba committed sin.
    • James 1:13-16 – The progression of sin.
  • David tries to cover up his sin, 2 Samuel 11:6-17.
    • He gave Uriah leave to go home but Uriah did not go home.
    • He got Uriah drunk in the hope that Uriah would go home to his wife, but he did not.
  • David had Uriah killed, 2 Samuel 11:18-25.
    • Uriah took his own death notice. Joab was dishonorable enough to carry out the orders.
    • Others, besides Uriah, were killed in the plot.
  • David took Bathsheba as his wife but the Lord was angry, 2 Samuel 11:26-27.
  • Nathan confronted David with his sin, 2 Samuel 12:1-12.
  • David repented, 2 Samuel 12:13, see also Psalm 51

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What part of Israel did the defeat of Ammon and Syria protect? Identify it on a map.

  2. How does the sin of David and Bathsheba demonstrate the progression of sin?

  3. Who proved more honorable in this story, David or Uriah?

  4. Who all paid for David and Bathsheba’s sin? What would be David’s punishment?

  5. What does Psalm 51 tell us about David’s view towards his sin? Was truly sorrowful for his sin or for being caught?