2 Kingdoms (2 Samuel) 11:6Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Contemplate the grave nature of sin. The sovereign fears the warrior. Indeed, he is no longer a servant released from sin's bondage. He was adorned with a crown and dreaded shame. Are you not a king anymore? Do you not hold the authority over life and death? Yes, I do; yet I have fallen into a significant transgression. Oh, sin, the source of fear! O mark of disgrace, O promise of silence! I tremble, says the woman, for you have brought me shame; within me is a constant accuser. If my husband arrives, what will I say, how can I defend myself? He will discover my condition and may take my life, possessing within me the evidence of sin. Do you recognize the tragic wreckage? Do you perceive the wickedness of sin? What, then, is the position of the king? One sin begets another. We must proceed with our tale.

and the other (sin) arose from shame. Upon discovering that his wife was with child, he sought to evade criticism and took every measure to prevent causing her further distress. He summoned Uriah, anticipating that after an extended absence, he would return to the city and desire to be reunited with his wife.