2 Samuel 11:7 - Plain English Version

⁷ Uriah came, and David said, “Hello, Uriah. Tell me, how’s Joab? Is he all right? Are the soldiers from Israel all right? Are they fighting hard with the Ammon mob?” Uriah answered his questions.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ When Uriah had come to him, David asked him how Joab was, how the people fared, and how the war progressed.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ And when Uriah was come unto him, David asked of him how Joab did, and how the people fared, and how the war prospered.

Common English Bible

⁷ When Uriah came to him, David asked about the welfare of Joab and the army and how the battle was going.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ And Uriah went to David. And David inquired whether Joab was doing well, and about the people, and how the war was being conducted.

2 Samuel 11:7 Cross References

Genesis 29:6

Jacob said, “How is he?” The work-men said, “He is good.” Then they said, “Look over there. Laban’s daughter Rachel is coming here with some sheep.”

Genesis 37:14

So Jacob said to him, “Go and find out if everything is good with your brothers, and if everything is good with the sheep. Then come back here and tell me.” So Joseph left the Valley of Hebron, and he went to Shekem.

2 Samuel 11:6

David heard her message, and then he sent a message to the boss soldier Joab. He was with the army, fighting at Rabbah. David told him, “Send Uriah to me.” So Joab sent Uriah back to Jerusalem.

1 Samuel 17:22

David gave the food to the man that was in charge of all the food, then he ran out to the soldiers and said hello to his brothers.