But Uriahsleptat the doorof the king'shousewith allthe servantsof his lord,and did not godownto his house.
Now when they toldDavid,saying,"Uriahdid not godownto his house,"Davidsaidto Uriah,"Have you not comefrom a journey?Whydid you not godownto your house?"
Now Davidcalledhim, and he ateand drankbeforehim, and he madehim drunk;and in the eveninghe wentout to lieon his bedwith his lord'sservants,but he did not godownto his house.
So KingRehoboammadeshieldsof bronzein their place,and committedthem to the careof the commandersof the guardwho guardedthe doorwayof the king'shouse.
Then it happenedas oftenas the kingenteredthe houseof the LORD,that the guardswould carrythem and would bringthem backinto the guards'room.
Thereis nowisdomand nounderstandingAnd nocounselagainstthe LORD.