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2 Samuel 11:26

2 Samuel 11:26
And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead,.... The news of which were soon sent her by David,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Bath-sheba’s mourning, like that of Abigail 1Sa 25:39-42, was probably limited to the customary time of seven days.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

She mourned for her husband - The whole of her conduct indicates that she observed the form without feeling the power of…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 11:14-27

When David's project of fathering the child upon Uriah himself failed, so that, in process of time, Uriah would…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 11:26-27

Bath-sheba becomes David's wife

26. she mourned for her husband Seven days was the usual period of mourning. See Gen…

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