2 Samuel 11:25-27

International Standard Version

²⁵ David responded to the messenger, “Here’s what you’re to tell Joab: ‘Don’t be troubled by this incident, because the battle sword consumes one or another from time to time. Consolidate your attack against the city and conquer it.’ Be sure to encourage him.”

²⁶ When Uriah’s wife heard about the death of her husband^[a] Uriah, she went into mourning for the head of her household.^{[b] 27} When her mourning period was completed, David sent for her, brought her to his palace, and she became his wife. Later on, she bore him a son.

Meanwhile, what David had done grieved the Lord,^[c]