Bathsheba Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, later became David's wife and the mother of Solomon.
daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah (2SA 11:3)
Lineage: Eliam › Bathsheba
Names
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Bathsheba
the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety
- en Bath-sheba · Also called
- en Bath-shua · Also called
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Bathsheba
· Also called · H1339 none · 2SA 11:3 seventh daughter or daughter of an oath
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בַּת-שֶׁבַע
bat-sheva · H1339 · 2SA 11:3 seventh daughter or daughter of an oath
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בַּת־שׁוּעַ
bat-shua · H1340 · 1CH 3:5 daughter of Shua
- he בַּת־שֶׁ֫בַע · H1339
- he בַּת־שׁוּעַ · H1340
- el Βηρσαβεε Bērsabee · none · 2SA 11:3
- bg Витсавее
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1076 BC – 1056 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan · 1033 BC Descendant |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1078 BC – 1053 BC |
| Shammua · 1031 BC Descendant |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1076 BC – 1051 BC |
| Shobab · 1032 BC Descendant |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1077 BC – 1052 BC |
| Solomon · 1036 BC Descendant |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1081 BC – 1056 BC |
| Jehoshaphat · 949 BC Descendant |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1174 BC – 1049 BC |
| Joash · 845 BC Descendant |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1205 BC – 1005 BC |
| Amaziah · 826 BC Descendant |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1231 BC – 1006 BC |
| Hezekiah · 742 BC Descendant |
13 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1327 BC – 1002 BC |
| Josiah · 649 BC Descendant |
16 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1369 BC – 969 BC |
| Jehoahaz · 633 BC Descendant |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1398 BC – 973 BC |
| Jehoiakim · 635 BC Descendant |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1400 BC – 975 BC |
| Zedekiah · 629 BC Descendant |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1394 BC – 969 BC |
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Descendant |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1427 BC – 977 BC |
| Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant |
31 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1400 BC – 625 BC |
Family of origin
- Father: Eliam
- Mother: Unknown
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Bathsheba Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite, one of David's mighty men. David committed adultery with her, resulting in her pregnancy (2Sa 11:3). After Uriah's death in battle, arranged by David, Bathsheba became David's wife and gave birth to Solomon (2Sa 12:24). Later, when David was old, Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan worked together to ensure Solomon's ascension to the throne (1Ki 1:11-31). As queen mother, Bathsheba held a position of influence in the royal court (1Ki 2:13-19). She is also mentioned in the superscription of Psalm 51, which is associated with David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. In 1Ch 3:5, Bathsheba is referred to as "Bath-shua," and her four sons with David are listed. Bathsheba's story illustrates the consequences of sin, God's mercy and forgiveness, and the importance of divine sovereignty in the fulfillment of God's plans.
Bath-sheba Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Daughter of the oath, or of seven, called also Bath-shu’a (1 Chr. 3:5), was the daughter of Eliam (2 Sam. 11:3) or Ammiel (1 Chr. 3:5), and wife of Uriah the Hittite. David committed adultery with her (2 Sam. 11:4, 5; Ps. 51:1). The child born in adultery died (2 Sam. 12:15-19). After her husband was slain (11:15) she was married to David (11:27), and became the mother of Solomon (12:24; 1 Kings 1:11; 2:13). She took a prominent part in securing the succession of Solomon to the throne (1 Kings 1:11, 16-21).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Bathsheba_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Bathsheba@2Sa.11.3-Psa) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, bathsheba_416)