Next to David’s defeat of Goliath, the story found in this passage is one of the well- known aspects of his life. Far from a flattering portrayal of his life, the story of Bathsheba casts a dark shadow over his kingship and character.
David is old and his days on earth are numbered. A shadow of the man he used to be, he remains firmly dedicated to Yahweh. But there will be one last test for David to face before he leaves this life behind.
This is a tough lesson because it starts well but ends poorly. David is nearing the end of his illustrious life, and while he has learned many lessons along the way, he seems to take his eye off the objective as he nears the finish line.
