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2 Samuel 11:16

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 11:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.
2 Samuel 11:16 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house.
14And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.
15And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.
16And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.
17And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell some of the people, even of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also.
18Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;
19and he charged the messenger, saying, When thou hast made an end of telling all the things concerning the war unto the king,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, etc.] Where lay its greatest strength, and where it was best defended; or besieged it, as the Targum: that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men [were]; who would not easily give way, and when they saw an opportunity would sally out, Joab cannot be excused from sin, unless he thought that Uriah had been guilty of death, and that David took this way of dispatching him for some political reason; however David was king, and to be obeyed.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Observed the city - In the sense of besieging it closely. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“11:16-17 Uriah was not the only casualty: David sacrificed several other Israelite soldiers while attempting to hide his sin.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he assigned: Sa2 11:21, Sa2 3:27, Sa2 20:9, Sa2 20:10; Sa1 22:17-19; Kg1 2:5, Kg1 2:31-34, Kg1 21:12-14; Kg2 10:6; Pro 29:12; Hos 5:11; Act 5:29 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 11:17”
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