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#113 - David and Bathsheba: Crimes that went unpunished?

by Robert Nguyen Cramer

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I am new to the bibletexts.com. What comes of David after he has Bathsheba's husband killed in Samuel II? We know that he repents, yet, basically, he gets away with murder, adultery, and she does too?

 

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Your observations and questions about David and Bathsheba are very appropriate. David's crimes are obvious. Whether Bathsheba was a victim or a willing participant is less clear. For some additional information and food for thought, you can browse:

 

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