Even when he was reigning as king over Israel, his circumstances changed drastically, especially after he committed adultery and, in an effort to cover up that sin, murder.
Isegi juba Iisraeli kuningana valitsedes elas ta läbi drastilisi muutusi, eriti pärast seda, kui ta oli abielu rikkunud ja selle patu varjamiseks ka mõrva korraldanud.