2 Samuel 11:26

26 When Uriah's wife heard that her husband Uriah was dead, she mourned for her husband.

2 Samuel 11:26 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 11:26

And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was
dead
The news of which were soon sent her by David, though it is very probable she knew nothing of the plot to take away his life; and, besides, David chose to have his death published abroad as soon as possible, the more to hide his sin:

she mourned for her husband;
expressed tokens of mourning by shedding tears, putting on a mourning habit, seeing no company, and this continued for the space of seven days, it may be, ( 1 Samuel 31:13 ) ; as little time as possible was spent in this way, and the marriage hastened, that the adultery might not be discovered.

2 Samuel 11:26 In-Context

24 Archers shot down on your servants from the wall. Some of the king's servants died. And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead too."

25 David said to the messenger, "Say this to Joab: ‘Don't be upset about this because the sword is that way: taking the life of this person or that person. Continue attacking the city and destroy it!' Encourage Joab!"

26 When Uriah's wife heard that her husband Uriah was dead, she mourned for her husband.

27 After the time of mourning was over, David sent for her and brought her back to his house. She became his wife and bore him a son. But what David had done was evil in the LORD's eyes.