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Faithful soldier; Bathsheba's husband

Uriah the Hittite

Monarchy

Life

Foreign-born member of David's Thirty whose loyalty exposed David's adultery and murder. Named in Jesus' genealogy.

Key Facts

  • Refused comfort while ark and army were in the field
  • Killed at David's order

Why this matters

A Gentile soldier's integrity rebukes God's king.