David, Bathsheba, and True Repentance

Did you know that even a man after God’s own heart can make a mistake so grave that it

shakes an entire kingdom? King David, a beloved king, once let desire

and pride lead him into sin—and the consequences were devastating. But the story that

followed shows us the power of repentance, God’s justice, and His mercy." One evening,

King David walked on the roof of his palace and saw Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite,

bathing. She was beautiful, and instead of turning away, David desired her.

He sent messengers to bring her to the palace, and they slept together. Soon,

Bathsheba discovered she was pregnant.David tried to hide his sin. First,