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
Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour?
1 Thessalonians 5:6
So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us be alert and sober.
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near; therefore be clear minded and sober for your prayers.

The roof of

Matthew 10:27
What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim on the housetops.
Acts 10:9
The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to pray.

He saw

Matthew 5:28
But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
1 John 2:16
For all that is in the worldthe lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of lifeis not of the Father but is of the world.