2 Samuel 11:7

And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 11:7

BSB

When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing with the war.

AKJV

And when Uriah was come to him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered.

CPDV

And Uriah went to David. And David inquired whether Joab was doing well, and about the people, and how the war was being conducted.

ERV

And when Uriah was come unto him, David asked of him how Joab did, and how the people fared, and how the war prospered.

NHEB

And Uriah came to him, and David asked about the prosperity of Joab, and of the prosperity of the people, and of the prosperity of the war. And he said, "Its well."

SMT

And Uriah will come to him, and David will ask for peace of Joab, and for the peace of the people, and for the peace of the host.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 11:7

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 11:7

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Overview of 2 Samuel 11:7

Summary

King questions soldier about military matters

Place

Jerusalem

Event

King questions Uriah about war

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC