David committed adultery with Bathsheba, who was the wife of which of his 'mighty men'?
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Correct answer: Uriah the Hittite
While Uriah was away fighting the Ammonites, David stayed in Jerusalem and committed adultery with Bathsheba. To hide the pregnancy, David eventually orchestrated Uriah's death on the battlefield.
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