2 Samuel 11:1, While Joab besieges Rabbah, David commits adultery with Bath-sheba; 2 Samuel 11:6, Uriah, sent for by David to cover the adultery, would not go home; 2 Samuel 11:14, He carries to Joab the letter of his death; 2 Samuel 11:18, Joab sends the news thereof to David; 2 Samuel 11:26, David takes Bath-sheba to wife.
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