Series: Thru the Bible 2Sam. 11:2-12:25 These are the passages surrounding one of the best known (about) occurrences in the Bible - David and Bathsheba. The major players are King David, Uriah, Bathsheba (Uriah's wife), Joab the military leader of Israel and Nathan the Prophet. This chapter from the life of David teaches much. It reveals the scope, power & responsibilities of delegated authority. It touches on God's sovereignty and His dedication to fulfilling His purposes in the earth. It addresses the authority and consequences of parental authority. It also addresses repentance, restoration and the temporal nature of human life on earth. These are all very weighty subjects which go WAY beyond the typical focus placed upon these passages.