2 Samuel 11:9

But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 11:9

BSB

But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all his master's servants; he did not go down to his house.

AKJV

But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house.

CPDV

But Uriah slept before the gate of the king's house, with the other servants of his lord, and he did not go down to his own house.

ERV

But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house.

NHEB

But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house.

SMT

And Uriah will lie at the door of the house of the king with all the servants of his lord, and will not go down to his house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 11:9

ButUriahH223Proper Name Masculine sleptH7901VerbatthedoorH6607Noun Masculineoftheking'sH4428Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun MasculinewithalltheservantsH5650Noun MasculineofhislordH113Noun MasculineandwentnotdownH3381VerbtohishouseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 11:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 11:9

Summary

Soldier sleeps at palace instead of home

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Uriah declines to go home

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC