"And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Bathsheba Meaning in the Bible
Bathsheba
girl
Bathsheba means "Daughter of the oath; Seventh daughter", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Bathsheba appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Samuel 12:24 is the passage most often tied to it. Bathsheba's story demonstrates that God can redeem the most painful chapters of our lives. From a relationship born in sin came Solomon and ultimately the Messiah — proof that grace writes straight with crooked lines.
Is Bathsheba in the Bible?
Yes — Bathsheba (spelled Bath-sheba in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Samuel 12:24.
Pronunciation:/bath-SHEE-buh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningDaughter of the oath; Seventh daughter
What does Bathsheba mean?
Bathsheba is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Daughter of the oath; Seventh daughter". Bathsheba means "daughter of the oath" or "seventh daughter" in Hebrew.
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Editor’s reflection
“Daughter of the oath” — the woman at the centre of David's worst chapter, and the mother of Solomon.
Bathsheba (Hebrew בַּת־שֶׁבַע) combines bat, 'daughter,' with sheva, which can mean 'oath' or 'seven' — the two are related in Hebrew, since swearing an oath was to 'seven oneself.' So 'daughter of the oath' or 'daughter of seven.' Chronicles calls her Bath-shua (1 Chronicles 3:5).
Her story begins with David, not with her: he is on the roof, he sees, he sends, he takes (2 Samuel 11:2-4). The Hebrew gives her no dialogue and no choice worth the name, and readers who call this an affair are reading in something the text does not say. Her husband Uriah is then killed to hide it, and Nathan's parable names David, not her, as the man who took the poor man's one lamb (2 Samuel 12:1-7).
She does not stay silent for long. When David is old, Bathsheba is the one who comes before him and secures the throne for Solomon (1 Kings 1:15-21), and she later sits at the king's right hand (1 Kings 2:19). Matthew's genealogy names her only as 'her that had been the wife of Urias' (Matthew 1:6) — a deliberate reminder of what was done.
As a modern given name Bathsheba is rare and heavily literary in English; Sheba and Bathsheba both appear in Hebrew-speaking use.
“Thou art the man... wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight?”
What does Bathsheba mean in the Bible?
Bathsheba means "Daughter of the oath; Seventh daughter" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Bathsheba means "daughter of the oath" or "seventh daughter" in Hebrew. Her story with King David is one of the most complex and consequential narratives in Scripture — involving temptation, adultery, murder, repentance, and ultimately redemption.
After David sinned with Bathsheba and arranged her husband Uriah's death, the prophet Nathan confronted him, leading to David's famous psalm of repentance (Psalm 51). The child born from their affair died, but God later blessed them with Solomon, who would become the wisest king of Israel.
Bathsheba is listed in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:6), demonstrating God's ability to weave redemption from tragedy. She later played an important role in ensuring Solomon's succession to the throne, showing political wisdom and maternal devotion.
Where does Bathsheba appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Bathsheba is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Samuel 12:24. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Bathsheba?
Bathsheba has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Bathsheba?
Bathsheba is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Bathsheba?
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Word Meaning
Oath (שְׁבוּעָה (shevuah))
A solemn pledge — a binding declaration invoking God as witness and guarantor.
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Grace (Chen) (חֵן (chen))
Favor, charm, and gracious acceptance — finding kindness in another's eyes.
What names are related to Bathsheba?
Names like Bathsheba
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "Daughter of the oath; Seventh daughter" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Jedidiah
"Beloved of the LORD"
boy
Naomi
"Pleasant; My delight"
girl
Rebecca
"To bind; Captivating"
girl
Abishag
"My father wanders; Father of error"
girl
Adah
"Ornament; Beauty; Adorned"
girl
Gomer
"Complete; To finish; Accomplish"
girl
Hosea
"Salvation; He saves"
boy
Mephibosheth
"Exterminator of shame; From the mouth of shame"
boy
Names that pair well with Bathsheba
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Jedidiah
boy
"Beloved of the LORD"
Bathsheba & Jedidiah
Jonathan
boy
"The LORD has given"
Bathsheba & Jonathan
Jonathan
boy
"The LORD has given"
Bathsheba & Jonathan
Nathaniel
boy
"Gift of God"
Bathsheba & Nathaniel
Abijah
unisex
"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
Bathsheba & Abijah
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Bathsheba & Abraham
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Bathsheba name meaning: frequently asked questions
Scripture places the guilt on David. He was the king, he sent for her, and both Nathan's rebuke and Psalm 51 treat the sin as his. The text never records her consent or condemns her, and Matthew's genealogy names her by pointing back to the husband David had killed.
Yes — Bathsheba (spelled Bath-sheba in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Samuel 12:24.
Bathsheba means "Daughter of the oath; Seventh daughter." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in 2 Samuel 12:24, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Bathsheba
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Bathsheba?
You can read every verse where Bathsheba appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.