1. Now it happened that, at the turn of the year, in the time when kings usually go forth to war, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all of Israel, and they laid waste to the sons of Ammon, and they besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.
2. While these things were taking place, David happened to arise from his bed after midday, and he walked upon the terrace of the king's house. And he saw, across from his terrace, a woman washing herself. And the woman was very beautiful.
3. Therefore, the king sent and inquired who the woman might be. And it was reported to him that she was Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah, the Hittite.
4. And so, David sent messengers, and he took her. And when she had entered to him, he slept with her. And presently, she was purified from her uncleanness.
5. And she returned to her house, having conceived an unborn child. And sending, she informed David, and she said, "I have conceived."
6. Then David sent to Joab, saying, "Send me Uriah, the Hittite." And Joab sent Uriah to David.
7. And Uriah went to David. And David inquired whether Joab was doing well, and about the people, and how the war was being conducted.