Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam and granddaughter of Ahithophel, was born around 1000 BC and was about twenty years old during the middle of David's reign. She was married to Uriah the Hittite for a few years when David saw her bathing naked, lusted after her, and committed adultery with her, leading to her conceiving a child. After David arranged Uriah's death in battle, Bathsheba became David's queen and favorite wife. The child died, and David repented. Her actions placed her family in poor light, though greater responsibility fell on David. Ahithophel, devastated by the dishonor to his granddaughter and son-in-law's death, later betrayed David by joining Absalom's rebellion.

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Israelite Soap Opera

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Bathsheba was the daughter of Eliam and the granddaughter of Ahithophel. She was born around 1000 BC and was about twenty years old in the middle of David's reign. Bathsheba had been married to Uriah the Hittite for only a few years at most when David saw her bathing naked on the roof of her house. David lusted after her and they committed adultery. Bathsheba conceived a child as a result. David arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle. After this Bathsheba became the queen of Israel and David's favorite wife. The baby died and David repented of his actions. Bathsheba's actions placed her family in a poor light yet the account places the greater share of responsibility on David.

Bitterness Can Kill

Sermon by Mike Ford

Bathsheba was the granddaughter of Ahithophel and the daughter of Eliam. She was the wife of Uriah the Hittite. David saw her bathing and inquired about her. Ahithophel informed David of her identity and lineage in an attempt to warn him. David sent for her and she came to him. She conceived a child by David after her monthly cycle. This event led to further sins by David including the death of Uriah.

Psalm 55

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Bathsheba was the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Eliam was the son of Ahithophel. Bathsheba was therefore the granddaughter of Ahithophel. David committed adultery with Bathsheba. David then arranged for Uriah the Hittite to be killed in battle. Ahithophel was devastated by the dishonoring of his granddaughter and the killing of his son-in-law. This event may have been the beginning of Ahithophel's betrayal of David. Ahithophel may have decided to stay close to David in order to do the most damage to him at a later time. When Absalom rebelled against David, Ahithophel saw the best opportunity to get back at David. David later realized that Ahithophel had been false to him all along.

Psalm 51 (Part One): Background

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

David's power and assumption of immunity led to arrogance, complacency, and a total disregard for God's commands, bringing an unpleasant visit from Nathan.

Three Missing Kings (Part One)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ's genealogy in Matthew's gospel leaves out three kings. But which ones are excluded, and what does their absence teach us?

Christ's Female Ancestors

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Luke records four female ancestors of Christ: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Three out of the four were Gentiles and 3/4 also had glaring sexual problems

Where is Beauty?

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh

God has created beauty in function. The beauty in physical creation is a mere shadow of what God sees in our potential as future members of His family.

A Merry Heart

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Despite all the tinsel and glitz, the Christmas season brings a great deal of stress. Knowing God and knowing the will of God brings about contentment.

Why Three Kings Are Missing From Matthew 1

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Joash, Amaziah, and Uzziah are kept out of Christ's genealogy. Although they started out well, their hearts were turned away by the end of their lives.

Ephraim and Manasseh: Half-Egyptians?

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

With God, racial identity and racial 'purity' are not the top priority. If we focus upon spiritual Israel rather than the race, this issue should not matter.

Sin Against God

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

More important than our offense against another human being is the offense we have committed against Almighty God.

Matthew (Part One)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Matthew wrote his account with the Jews in mind, repeatedly saying, 'This was done to fulfill the prophets,' emphasizing the law and the Kingdom of God.

Do We See What We Are Looking At?

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Seeing versus truly perceiving frames a powerful exploration of biblical examples in which people failed or succeeded in spiritual discernment.

Character Matters

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Unlike America's presidents, in God's kingdom only those who have God's approval, those who have developed iron-clad character, will be qualified to rule.

The Great Flood (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Genesis 6:1-4 summarize what led to God's rejection of the pre-flood civilization: men chose wives solely on the basis of sex appeal and external beauty.

Decide Now How You Will Respond!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

While temptation is universal, it is not irresistible; no one is forced to yield. Every temptation provides a choice between life or death, blessing or curse.

Honoring Mom

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Truly, a mother's love knows no bounds. The special bond between mothers and their children provides an insight as to how Jesus Christ loves us.

Modesty (Part Two): Put On Righteousness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The immodesty of current fashion exposes the nakedness of our children as though they were prostitutes. Swimsuits have evolved into 'legalized' nakedness.