And Bath–she´ba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Ab´ishag the Shu´nammite ministered unto the king.
Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.
Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.
And Bath–she´ba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?
So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Ab´ishag a Shu´nammite, and brought her to the king.