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href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a> Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a> because David did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, and had not turned aside from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> because David did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and did not deviate from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> because David did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and had not turned aside from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> because David did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and had not turned aside from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> because David did what was right in the sight of Yahweh, and had not turned aside from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/amp/1_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> because David did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, and had not turned aside from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of [the betrayal of] Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/csb/1_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For David did what was right in the LORD’s sight, and he did not turn aside from anything he had commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hethite. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For David did what was right in the LORD&#8217s eyes, and he did not turn aside from anything He had commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/asv/1_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> because David did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, and turned not aside from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/erv/1_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD did this because David did what the LORD considered right: David never failed to do anything the LORD commanded him to do his entire life (except in the matter concerning Uriah the Hittite). <a href="/gnt/1_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD did this because David had done what pleased him and had never disobeyed any of his commands, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/isv/1_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> because David had practiced what the LORD considered to be right. He never avoided anything that the LORD had commanded him during his entire lifetime, except for the case of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/msb/1_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/net/1_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a> He did this because David had done what he approved and had not disregarded any of his commandments his entire lifetime, except for the incident involving Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and did not turn aside from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, except only in the matter of Uriah the Hethite. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/web/1_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a> because David did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, and didn’t turn away from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, except only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> in that David did that which [is] right in the eyes of YHWH, and did not turn aside from all that He commanded him all [the] days of his life—except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in that David did that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, and turned not aside from all that He commanded him all days of his life -- only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite; <a href="/slt/1_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Because David did the right in the eyes of Jehovah, and turned not aside from all which he commanded all the days of his life, only in the word of Uriah the Hittite.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Because David had done that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, and had not turned aside from any thing that he commanded him, all the days of his life, except the matter of Urias the Hethite. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For David had done what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and he had not declined from all of the things that he had instructed to him, during all the days of his life, except the matter of Uriah, the Hittite. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a> because David had done what was right in the sight of the LORD and did not disobey any of his commands as long as he lived, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> because David did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and did not turn aside from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Because David did that which was right in the sight of the LORD his God and did not turn aside from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because David did what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH his God, and he did not turn aside from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Khethite.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that He commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/sep/1_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Forasmuch as David did that which was right in the sight of the Lord: he turned not from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/15-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=5938" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Abijam Reigns in Judah</a> …4Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. 5<a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">had done</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: hay·yā·šār (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">what was right</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in the eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and had not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: sār (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">turned aside</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kōl (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">from anything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wā·hū (V-Piel-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">the LORD commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of his life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">except</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: biḏ·ḇar (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">in the matter</a> <a href="/hebrew/223.htm" title="223: ’ū·rî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Uwriyahuw; from 'uwr and Yahh; flame of Jah; Urijah, the name of one Hittite and five Israelites.">of Uriah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2850.htm" title="2850: ha·ḥit·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Heth. Patronymically from Cheth; a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth.">the Hittite.</a> 6And there was war between the houses of Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Abijam’s life.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">2 Samuel 11:1-27</a> In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, David sent out Joab and his servants with the whole army of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. / One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7-14</a> Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. / I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. / Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. ... <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4</a> And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">1 Kings 14:8</a> I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4</a> For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. <a href="/1_kings/11-6.htm">1 Kings 11:6</a> So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">1 Kings 11:33-34</a> For they have forsaken Me to worship Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the Ammonites. They have not walked in My ways, nor done what is right in My eyes, nor kept My statutes and judgments, as Solomon’s father David did. / Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes. <a href="/1_kings/3-14.htm">1 Kings 3:14</a> So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.” <a href="/1_kings/15-3.htm">1 Kings 15:3</a> And Abijam walked in all the sins that his father before him had committed, and his heart was not as fully devoted to the LORD his God as the heart of David his forefather had been. <a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15-16</a> But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. / Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” <a href="/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24</a> And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-19.htm">1 Chronicles 29:19</a> And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.” <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1-19</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.David<a href="/1_kings/15-3.htm">1 Kings 15:3</a> And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.<a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">1 Kings 14:8</a> And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in mine eyes;<a href="/2_kings/22-2.htm">2 Kings 22:2</a> And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.save only<a href="/2_samuel/11-4.htm">2 Samuel 11:4,15-17</a> And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned unto her house… <a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">2 Samuel 12:9,10</a> Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon… <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 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His life is characterized by a deep commitment to God, demonstrated through his psalms and his leadership as king. David's righteousness is seen in his adherence to God's laws and his efforts to establish a kingdom that honored God. His actions, such as bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6), reflect his desire to center the nation around worship of the LORD.and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded David's obedience is highlighted throughout his reign, as he sought to follow God's commandments. This phrase underscores his faithfulness in maintaining the covenant relationship with God, which was central to Israel's identity. His commitment to God's commands is evident in his military campaigns, his justice in governance, and his personal devotion, as seen in his psalms and prayers.all the days of his life This phrase emphasizes the consistency of David's faithfulness. Despite the challenges and trials he faced, including opposition from Saul and internal family strife, David remained devoted to God. His life serves as a model of perseverance in faith, illustrating the importance of lifelong commitment to God's ways.except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite This exception refers to David's sin involving Bathsheba and Uriah (2 Samuel 11). David's adultery with Bathsheba and the subsequent orchestration of Uriah's death represent a significant moral failure. This incident is a reminder of human fallibility, even among those who are deeply committed to God. It also highlights the themes of repentance and forgiveness, as David's genuine repentance (Psalm 51) leads to his restoration, though not without consequences. This narrative foreshadows the need for a perfect king, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is without sin and provides ultimate redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. Despite his many accomplishments, he is also remembered for his sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of Uriah. 2. <a href="/topical/u/uriah_the_hittite.htm">Uriah the Hittite</a> A loyal soldier in King David's army and the husband of Bathsheba. He was deceitfully sent to the front lines of battle by David, leading to his death, as part of David's attempt to cover up his adultery with Bathsheba. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who judges the actions of His people and holds them accountable to His commandments. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which David reigned as king. The spiritual and moral state of the nation was often reflective of the king's own relationship with God. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city that David established as the capital of Israel and the location of the future temple, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_faithful_heart.htm">The Importance of a Faithful Heart</a> David's life is a testament to the importance of maintaining a heart that seeks after God, even amidst personal failures. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> David's account reminds us that sin has serious consequences, not only for ourselves but also for those around us. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_repentance.htm">The Power of Repentance</a> Genuine repentance, as demonstrated by David, can restore our relationship with God and bring healing. <a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_and_forgiveness.htm">God's Grace and Forgiveness</a> Despite our shortcomings, God's grace is sufficient, and His forgiveness is available to those who truly repent. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a> Our lives should be marked by a consistent pursuit of God's will, leaving a legacy of faithfulness for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14–17? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_called_upright_despite_sins.htm">How can 1 Kings 15:5 declare David upright aside from Uriah’s case when there are other recorded sins in Scripture? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_jehoshaphat_follow_david's_ways.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:3–4) How can Jehoshaphat be said to walk in David’s ways without referencing David’s well-documented moral failures in earlier narratives? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_kings_23_25_exalt_josiah_over_david.htm">Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David’s faithfulness? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Save only in the matter of Uriah.--In this passage alone do we find this qualification of the praise of David. In the Vatican MS. and other MSS. of the LXX. it is omitted. Possibly it is a marginal note which has crept into the text, or a comment of the compiler of the book on the language of the annals from which he drew.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. Because [אֲֶשר, here causative for יַעַן אי. Comp. quod] David did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, and turned not aside from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. [<a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a>. But this last clause is not found in the LXX., and such a statement was more likely to be inserted by transcribers, having first appeared in the margin as a gloss, than to be omitted, had it ever formed part of the text. And in support of this view it may be alleged that (1) the matter of Uriah was by no means David's only sin, and (2) it is not the manner of our writer thus to qualify his words. See next verse.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/15-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that David דָוִ֛ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse had done עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make what was right הַיָּשָׁ֖ר (hay·yā·šār) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> Straight, right in the eyes בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and did not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no turn aside סָ֞ר (sār) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside from anything מִכֹּ֣ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every [the LORD] commanded צִוָּ֗הוּ (ṣiw·wā·hū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order all כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the days יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of his life, חַיָּ֔יו (ḥay·yāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life except רַ֕ק (raq) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless in the matter בִּדְבַ֖ר (biḏ·ḇar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of Uriah אוּרִיָּ֥ה (’ū·rî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_223.htm">Strong's 223: </a> Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites the Hittite. הַחִתִּֽי׃ (ha·ḥit·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2850.htm">Strong's 2850: </a> Hittite -- a Chittite <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 15:5 Because David did that which was right (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 15:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/15-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 15:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>