David must rediscover his faith in God in order to save Bathsheba from death by stoning, his kingdom from drought & famine, & himself from his many sins. King David (Gregory Peck), much beloved by his subjects and a war hero of long standing, falls victim to the sins of the flesh when he falls in love with Bathsheba (Susan Hayward), the wife of Uriah (Kieron Moore), one of David's most trusted soldiers. It is not really a problem for our couple....until she gets pregnant. In this one Peck plays King David who falls in love with Bathsheba (Susan Hayward). Bathsheba's husband has been away fighting in a war. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of David And Bathsheba with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at TVGuide.com David and Bathsheba is a respectable, slightly stodgy cinematic adaptation of the Old Testament story. So to hide their crimes...King David has her husband brought back for the expressed purpose of having … The problem is adultery is punishable by death by stoning...and Bathsheba is married to another man. David and Bathsheba is a respectable, slightly stodgy cinematic adaptation of the Old Testament story. Their affair, her resulting pregnancy, & David's resolve to have her husband killed so Bathsheba will be free to marry, bring the wrath of God upon the kingdom. King David and the beautiful Bathsheba's adulterous love risks David his throne, country and even the wrath of God. David & Bathsheba succumb to their feelings. David and Bathsheba (1951) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.