BathSheba, Hatti

Here’s a clear breakdown of Bathsheba and the Hatti (Hittite) connection:

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1. Bathsheba in the Bible

Identity: Bathsheba is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible (2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 1–2).

• Story:

She was the wife of Uriah the Hittite, a soldier in King David’s army.

King David desired her, committed adultery, and arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle.

Bathsheba later became David’s wife and the mother of Solomon, who succeeded David as king.

Symbolism: Her story is often interpreted in themes of power, temptation, sin, repentance, and divine justice.

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2. The Hatti (Hittites)

• Hatti vs. Hittites:

Hatti originally referred to the indigenous people of central Anatolia (modern Turkey), around 2500–2000 BCE.

Later, the Hittites (an Indo-European group) conquered the region and adopted much of the “Hattian” culture. The Hittite Empire (c. 1600–1200 BCE) became one of the great Bronze Age powers.

• Biblical Context:

In the Old Testament, “Hittites” (sometimes “sons of Heth”) are mentioned as one of the Canaanite peoples living near Israel (e.g., Genesis 23, Exodus 3).

Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband, is called “the Hittite,” showing that members of this group were integrated into Israelite society by the time of King David (c. 1000 BCE).

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3. The Bathsheba–Hatti Connection

Bathsheba’s husband Uriah the Hittite directly ties her story to the Hatti/Hittite people.

This shows that even in David’s Jerusalem, non-Israelite ethnic groups were part of the military and community.

The tragic episode with Uriah also underscores the cultural and political entanglements between Israel and surrounding peoples.

In short:

Bathsheba Biblical queen, mother of Solomon.

Hatti/Hittites Ancient Anatolian/Canaanite people; Bathsheba’s first husband (Uriah) belonged to them, linking her personal story to a broader historical context.

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