2 Samuel 11:2-9

2Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual beauty taking a bath.

3He sent someone to find out who she was, and he was told, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.”

4Then David sent messengers to get her; and when she came to the palace, he slept with her. She had just completed the purification rites after having her menstrual period. Then she returned home.

5Later, when Bathsheba discovered that she was pregnant, she sent David a message, saying, “I’m pregnant.”

6Then David sent word to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent him to David.

7When Uriah arrived, David asked him how Joab and the army were getting along and how the war was progressing.

8Then he told Uriah, “Go on home and relax.” David even sent a gift to Uriah after he had left the palace.

9But Uriah didn’t go home. He slept that night at the palace entrance with the king’s palace guard.