Why does Matthew call Bathsheba – Solomon’s mother – “the wife of Uriah,” (Mt.1:6) when the OT says she was the wife David?

39 minutes ago • August 16, 2026 • by ourCOG

In speaking of David becoming the father of Solomon, Matthew refers to Bathsheba as "the wife of Uriah" or "the one of Uriah" (τῆς τοῦ Οὐρίου), but 1 Samuel calls her simply David's wife. Then David comforted his wife,...

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Why does Matthew call Bathsheba – Solomon’s mother – “the wife of Uriah,” (Mt.1:6) when the OT says she was the wife David?

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Why does Matthew call Bathsheba – Solomon’s mother – “the wife of Uriah,” (Mt.1:6) when the OT says she was the wife David?

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