Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.

The roof of

Bible References

Arose from

Matthew 26:40
And he came to his disciples, and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter: Was it so, that you had not strength to watch with me one hour?
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Therefore, let us not sleep, as do others, but let us watch and be sober.
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is at hand; be sober-minded, therefore, and watchful, that you may pray.

The roof of

Matthew 10:27
"What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light: and what you hear in the ear, preach on the house-tops.
Acts 10:9
And on the morrow, as they were going on their journey, and were drawing near to the city, Peter went up on the house top to pray, about the sixth hour.

He saw

Matthew 5:28
But I say to you, Whoever looks upon a woman to cherish desire for her, has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world, the desire of the flesh, and the desire of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.