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 and fought with Joab, some of David's soldiers fell in battle. Uriah the Hittite also died.
1 Samuel 18:17
Then Saul said to David, "Here's my oldest daughter, Merab. I want to give her to you in marriage. Only be a brave warrior for me and fight the battles of the Lord." For Saul thought, "There's no need for me to raise my hand against him. Let it be the hand of the Philistines!"
Psalm 51:4
Against you -- you above all -- I have sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. So you are just when you confront me; you are right when you condemn me.
Jeremiah 20:13
Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord! For he rescues the oppressed from the clutches of evildoers.
And die
2 Samuel 12:9
Why have you shown contempt for the word of the Lord by doing evil in my sight? You have struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword and you have taken his wife as your own! You have killed him with the sword of the Ammonites.
General references
Deuteronomy 27:24
Cursed is the one who kills his neighbor in private.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'