1 Kings 1:15 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁵ So Bathsheba went to the king in his room. The king was very old; Abishag the Shunammite was attending the king.

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¹⁵ And Bath-sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.

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¹⁵ So Bathsheba went in to the king in his chamber. Now the king was very old and feeble, and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering to [him].

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¹⁵ And Bath-sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering unto the king.

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¹⁵ So Bathsheba went to the king in his bedroom. The king was very old, and Abishag from Shunem was serving the king.

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¹⁵ And so Bathsheba entered to the king in the bedroom. Now the king was very old, and Abishag, the Shunammite, was ministering to him.

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King David was old and advanced in years, and although they covered him with clothes, he could not get warm.

So they searched for a beautiful young woman throughout all the territory of Israel and found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king.

Then while you are still there speaking with the king, I will come in after you and confirm your words.”

Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance to the king, and the king said, “What do you wish?”