Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.

And die

General references

Bible References

Set ye

2 Samuel 11:17
When the men of the city came out to fight Joab, some of David's army staff members fell, and Uriah the Hittite died, too.
1 Samuel 18:17
Saul told David, "Here is my older daughter Merab. I'll give her to you as a wife. Just be an excellent soldier for me and fight the LORD's battles." Now Saul told himself, "I won't harm him myself. Instead, I'll let the Philistines harm him."
Psalm 51:4
Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done what was evil in your sight. As a result, you are just in your pronouncement and clear in your judgment.
Jeremiah 20:13
Sing to the LORD, give praise to the LORD! For he saves the life of the poor from the hand of the wicked.

And die

2 Samuel 12:9
""Why did you despise what the LORD has promised by doing what is detestable in his sight? ""You struck down Uriah the Hittite with a battle sword. ""You took his wife to be your own. ""You killed him with the sword of the Ammonite army.

General references

Deuteronomy 27:24
""Cursed is one who strikes his neighbor secretly.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, "Amen!'

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