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Wife of Uriah, then David; mother of Solomon
Bathsheba
United Monarchy
Life
Object of David's adultery; later secured the throne for her son Solomon through Nathan.
Bathing on the rooftop, weeping over a child, securing the throne for Solomon.
Key Facts
- Wife of Uriah the Hittite
- First child died
- Mother of Solomon, Nathan, Shammua, Shobab
- Listed in Christ's genealogy
Why this matters
God's grace overruled scandal in the messianic line.