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BATHSHEBA (1Ch_3:5 Bathshua: this may be a mere textual error).—Wife of Uriah the Hittite, seduced by David (2Sa_11:2-4), and afterwards married to him (2Sa_11:27). The child died (2Sa_12:18), but another son, Solomon, was subsequently born (2Sa_12:24). Bathsheba, instigated and supported by Nathan, successfully combated Adonijah’s attempt to secure the throne (1Ki_1:11-53). Acting as Adonijah’s intercessor in the matter of Abishag, she was most respectfully received by Solomon, but her unwise request was refused (1Ki_2:13-25).
J. Taylor.