A Woman Restored: Bathsheba’s Story (GRACED SERIES)

Have you ever thought about the fact that Bathsheba had to marry the man who raped her and then murdered her husband? How did she do it?!

The story of David and Bathsheba, found in 2 Samuel 11-12, has long been misunderstood and misrepresented in many church traditions. Even some translations of Psalm 51 imply they “committed adultery.” However, a careful study of Scripture never portrays Bathsheba as complicit. David, king of Israel, rapes Bathsheba, and she becomes pregnant. The king then murders her husband and marries her to cover up his lustful crime. The child they conceived on that tragic night dies as a baby.

And yet, after experiencing these painful life events, God restores Bathsheba. She becomes a strong, honorable, and courageous woman found in the line of Jesus. Though if you search Matthew chapter one, you might miss her.

"And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah" (Matthew 1:6b (ESV)

Far from being a dishonor to Bathsheba, God seems to be saying, "Bathsheba, I see you. I remember your story. I honor your story." And friend, He knows your story too. He hasn't forgotten. And He is eager to restore your brokenness as well!

2 Samuel 11
2 Samuel 12