2 Samuel 11-12: The Sins Of David

A critical analysis of 2 Samuel 11-12 reveals the sins of David and the consequences of these action. These chapters highlight how David handles certain situations and his reaction to the punishments given by the Lord. It is interesting to see the king who has always been loved by the Lord and by his people, behave in ways that seem inconsistent with his character. The structure of the chapter “ is as simple in its basic construction as it is complex in its ability to portray the deviousness of David’s heart.” The series of events begin with David’s sins, and then the punishments for these sins, and finally the Lord’s mercy towards David. During this time, war is still persisting however David has stepped out of battle. It is important to …show more content…
While his soldiers are in battle, David is preoccupied with concealing his sin. The relationships that David develops during his reign are especially important when trying to understand him as a character and as a king. The first relationship mentioned during these two chapters is between David and Bathsheba. She is introduce as a woman possessed by two men: her father and her husband, Uriah. Even though David found out who she belonged to, he still pursued her regardless of the rules he was breaking. David has always gotten what he wanted, in fact the Lord has provided him with everything he could ever ask for. Despite this truth, David continued to satisfy his lust for Bathsheba. His first consequence of adultery, was getting Bathsheba pregnant. David had to respond quickly because this pregnancy could lead to the loss of respect from his people, Bathsheba’s execution, and maybe his own death. David’s next decisions further show how much he has changed since he was introduced in Samuel. David immediately contacts Joab to help cover up his sin. Since their relationship began, Joab’s power within the army grew significantly. David shows particular favor to Joab because he is always