2 Samuel 11:24-26

International Standard Version

²⁴ Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall. Some of the king’s staff members are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite has died as well.”

²⁵ David responded to the messenger, “Here’s what you’re to tell Joab: ‘Don’t be troubled by this incident, because the battle sword consumes one or another from time to time. Consolidate your attack against the city and conquer it.’ Be sure to encourage him.”

²⁶ When Uriah’s wife heard about the death of her husband^[a] Uriah, she went into mourning for the head of her household.^[b]