Drink Quote by Bible
“And when they had told David, saying, Uriah went not down unto his house, David said unto Uriah, Camest thou not from thy journey? why then didst thou not go down unto thine house? And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: 2 Samuel 11:14‑17 (Hebrew Scripture, 10th century BC)
David avoids personal duty, prioritizing military duty over family, showing conflict between public and private responsibilities.
In simple terms: David chooses war over home.
Key Takeaway
Balance duty and family.
Themes
leadership
conflict
responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- military command
- family obligations
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
ethical dilemma
military duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What obligations should outweigh personal comfort?
- How do leaders prioritize?
A Different Perspective
May reflect cultural norms of ancient warfare.
