1 Kings 1:2

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His officials told him, “Your Majesty, let us search for a young woman who has never been married. She can stay with you and be your servant. She can lie in your arms and keep you warm.”

Cross References

Genesis 16:5

So Sarai complained to Abram, “I’m being treated unfairly! And it’s your fault! I know that I gave my slave to you, but now that she’s pregnant, she’s being disrespectful to me. May the Lord decide who is right—you or me.”

2 Samuel 12:3

but the poor man had only one little female lamb that he had bought. He raised her, and she grew up in his home with his children. She would eat his food and drink from his cup. She rested in his arms and was like a daughter.

1 Kings 1:1

King David had grown old, and although he was covered with blankets, he couldn’t get warm.

1 Kings 1:3

So they searched throughout Israel for a beautiful, young woman. They found Abishag from Shunem and brought her to the king.

2 Chronicles 29:11

Don’t be negligent, my sons. The Lord has chosen you to stand in front of him, serve him, be his servants, and burn sacrifices.”

Esther 2:2

So the king’s personal staff said to him, “Search for attractive young virgins for the king.

Ecclesiastes 4:11

Again, if two people lie down together, they can keep warm, but how can one person keep warm?

Micah 7:5

Don’t trust your neighbors. Don’t have confidence in ⌞your⌟ friends. Keep your mouth shut even when a woman is lying in your arms.

Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the Lord’s promise, to stand in the Lord’s presence when they serve him as priests, and to praise his name, as they still do today.

Deuteronomy 13:6

Your own brother, son, or daughter, the wife you love, or your best friend may secretly tempt you, saying, “Let’s go worship other gods.” (Those gods may be gods that you and your ancestors never knew.