(Cont’d. ) “I think he obeys God only when he wants to, when it’s convenient for him. He is not sincere.” Ethan added.      Jachin said, “But … he loves God. Or maybe I should say that I think he loves God. There are things he does that show he does. Take for example,…

(Cont’d. ) When David finished, he sealed the letter and summoned Uriah. When he came, David said to him, “I learnt you still did not go to your house to sleep.” “No, my lord.” David smiled a little. “But I can’t understand it. Don’t you miss your wife?” “I do but she will be there.…

(Cont’d. ) To kill Uriah? David’s conscience screamed at him! Well, Uriah asked for it, he left him with no choice – David justified what he was about to do. He had to protect Bathsheba and at the same time protect himself and cover his tracks. He was desperate. But what would happen to Bathsheba…

(contd.)  “Uriah must not know. You should not gossip or spread rumours about your king, it could be dangerous for you. I am chosen and anointed by God.” David said. “What I do is not your business. Leave me to God. Let Him be my judge. As my servants, you should protect my interest. Maybe…

(contd.) King David brought this mess upon her; he would have to think of another way to save her life. God knew she was not a loose woman, she would continue to trust Him, she decided, fighting the fear that suddenly gripped her. She would have loved to talk to someone, but with the way…

(contd.) It occurred to him to discuss the issue of Bathsheba’s pregnancy with Abigael who was curled up in his arms. She was wise and might have an advice for him, but he quickly dismissed the idea. How could he tell her that he slept with another man’s wife? She would think him a fool.…

(Contd.) As David talked with him, he studied his face, to know what he felt. Is it possible that he has heard something? There was no scowl on Uriah’s face, he only looked tired. He couldn’t have heard about it.      “How is Joab?” David asked him.      “Joab is doing a great…

(contd.) The words of the brief note leapt at David.      I am pregnant! Bathsheba.      His lips parted in shock as his breath caught in his throat. A chill came on him. Pregnant? How could that be? Just once and she was pregnant? He wondered with a frown.      Not wanting…