1 Kings 1:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They looked everywhere in Israel until they found a very beautiful young woman named Abishag, who lived in the town of Shunem. They brought her to David, and she took care of him. But David did not have sex with her.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:2

His officials said, “Your Majesty, we will look for a young woman to take care of you. She can lie down beside you and keep you warm.”

2 Kings 4:25

She left at once for Mount Carmel to talk with Elisha. When Elisha saw her coming, he said, “Gehazi, look! It's the woman from Shunem.

2 Kings 4:8

Once, while Elisha was in the town of Shunem, he met a rich woman who invited him to her home for dinner. After that, whenever he was in Shunem, he would have a meal there with her and her husband.

Esther 2:2

Then the king's personal servants said: Your Majesty, a search must be made to find you some beautiful young women.

Esther 2:4

Then let the young woman who pleases you most take Vashti's place as queen. King Xerxes liked these suggestions, and he followed them.

1 Samuel 28:4

The Philistines went to Shunem and set up camp. Saul called the army of Israel together, and they set up their camp in Gilboa.