Bathsheba Wife of David, Mother of Solomon

Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite before David saw her bathing and committed adultery with her. David then arranged Uriah's death in battle. After their first child died, she bore Solomon, who became king. She later advocated for Solomon's succession to the throne and became the queen mother.

1. Adulteryc. 990 BC

   David sees Bathsheba bathing and commits adultery with her.

   2SA 11:2-4

2. Death of Uriahc. 990 BC

   David arranges for Bathsheba's husband Uriah to be killed in battle.

   2SA 11:14-17

3. Marriagec. 990 BC

   Bathsheba becomes David's wife; their first child dies.

   2SA 11:27, 12:18

4. Solomon's Birthc. 990 BC

   Bathsheba gives birth to Solomon, whom God loves.

   2SA 12:24-25

5. Solomon Made Kingc. 970 BC

   Bathsheba advocates for Solomon when Adonijah tries to seize the throne.

   1KI 1:11-31