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Bathsheba
the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety
בַּת־שֶׁ֫בַע bat-she.va
Bathsheba (Hebrew: בַּת־שֶׁ֫בַע, bat-she.va) means “the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 14 verses across 5 books of the Bible. In 2023 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Abishag in 1 Kings 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Bathsheba
mother of Solomon; son of Eliam
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At a glance
- Verses
- 14 across 5 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Both
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
Based on 2023 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2023 | 6 | Rising |
| All-time total | 365 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 18 in 1977 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 11:3 |
| Last appears | Matthew 1:6 |
| Cross-references | 233 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Eliam co-occurrence Appears with Eliam in 1 Chronicles 3.
- Haggith co-occurrence Appears with Haggith in 1 Kings 1.
- Adonijah co-occurrence Appears with Adonijah in 1 Kings 2.
- Abishag co-occurrence Appears with Abishag in 1 Kings 1.
- Nathan co-occurrence Appears with Nathan in Psalms 51.
- Uriah co-occurrence Appears with Uriah in Matthew 1.
- Shunammites co-occurrence Appears with Shunammites in 1 Kings 1.
- Shammua co-occurrence Appears with Shammua in 1 Chronicles 3.
Origin & meaning
A woman living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.11.3;
daughter of: Eliam (H0463); married to David (H1732) and Uriah (H0223A);
mother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416) and Solomon (H8010); also called Bath-shua at 1Ch.3.5;
Also named: bat-shu.a (בַּת־שׁוּעַ "Bath-shua" H1340)
§ Bath-sheba = "daughter of an oath"
the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan
Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, later became David's wife and the mother of Solomon.
The biblical story
Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite, one of David's mighty men. David committed adultery with her, resulting in her pregnancy (2Sa.11.3). After Uriah's death in battle, arranged by David, Bathsheba became David's wife and gave birth to Solomon (2Sa.12.24). Later, when David was old, Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan worked together to ensure Solomon's ascension to the throne (1Ki.1.11-31). As queen mother, Bathsheba held a position of influence in the royal court (1Ki.2.13-19). She is also mentioned in the superscription of Psalm 51, which is associated with David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. In 1Ch.3.5, Bathsheba is referred to as "Bath-shua," and her four sons with David are listed. Bathsheba's story illustrates the consequences of sin, God's mercy and forgiveness, and the importance of divine sovereignty in the fulfillment of God's plans.
Key verses
Bathsheba appears in 12 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath–sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?
2 Samuel 11:3 -
And David comforted Bath–sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the Lord loved him.
2 Samuel 12:24 -
Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bath–sheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?
1 Kings 1:11 -
And Bath–sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.
1 Kings 1:15 -
And Bath–sheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?
1 Kings 1:16
Show all 12 references
2 Samuel (2)
- 2 Samuel 11:3
- 2 Samuel 12:24
1 Kings (8)
- 1 Kings 1:11
- 1 Kings 1:15
- 1 Kings 1:16
- 1 Kings 1:28
- 1 Kings 1:31
- 1 Kings 2:13
- 1 Kings 2:18
- 1 Kings 2:19
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 3:5
Psalms (1)
- Psalms 51:1