It’s interesting that 2 Samuel 11 is​ so void of emotion or intent by the characters. The author records it so matter-of-factly that it’s almost awkwardly impersonal​. There’s no emotion, no romance, no indication of mutual consent; we’re left to only focus on the deed​.

David took another man’s wife, committed adultery, and sent her away. ​The only words from Bathsheba’s mouth were “I am pregnant.” ​The narrative continues about David’s intent to sin, Uriah’s refusal to indulge in home comforts while his fellow soldiers - David’s army - can’t.

The Lord is not mentioned in this passage until the very end.

Some takeaways are:
- Leaders will fail
- We all need accountability
- Acknowledgement of sin and failure is key
- We can’t fool an omniscient God
- This example is a warning for us
- We all need to check our hearts and character and recognize sin for what it is.