Uriah the Hittite was an elite soldier in the army of King David and the first husband of Bathsheba. As one of David's mighty warriors, he was noted for his discipline and loyalty to his comrades. While he was serving on the battlefield, King David orchestrated his death to conceal an affair with Bathsheba. By ordering his fellow soldiers to abandon Uriah during combat, David ensured the soldier would be killed by opposing forces. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican traditions.