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In this episode we wrap up the story of David and his misplaced compassion to Hanun and then dive into one of the most important stories of David’s life - David and Bathsheba. We explain why the two stories, and the previous story of Mephibosheth we place together in the text. We talk about how the context reveals how David reached a point in his life where he could even contemplate his actions against Bathsheba. We explore whether if and how the text presents this event as rape or merely adultery. And we discuss what lessons it has to teach us about sexual violence in the church and we should address it today.