Uriah the Hittite was an elite soldier in the Israelite army during the time of David. He is most notable for being the husband of Bathsheba, who committed adultery with David while he was off fighting. Uriah was also among the specially regarded "Thirty" of David's army, implying he was one of the best soldiers in the military. With this came great loyalty, which also created a problem for David, trying to hide the child he had conceived with his wife; Uriah refused to go home (and thus sleep with) to his wife.