1 Kings 1:2

Modern English Version

Therefore his servants said to him, “Let a young virgin be found for my lord the king, and let her stand before the king and care for him, and let her lie by your side so that my lord the king may keep warm.”

Cross References

Genesis 16:5

Then Sarai said to Abram, “May the wrong done to me be on you! I gave my maid into your arms; and when she saw that she had conceived, I became despised in her eyes. May the Lord judge between you and me.”

2 Samuel 12:3

but the poor man had nothing except a single small ewe lamb that he had acquired. He nourished it and raised it together with himself and his sons. From his crumbs, it would eat; from his cup, it would drink; and in his arms it would lie. It was like a daughter to him.

1 Kings 1:1

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

1 Kings 1:3

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

2 Chronicles 29:11

My people, do not now be negligent, for the Lord has chosen you to stand in His presence, to serve Him, and to be ministers and make sacrifices for Him.”

Esther 2:2

So the king’s servants who attended him said, “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king!

Ecclesiastes 4:11

Again, if two people lie together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm by himself?

Micah 7:5

Do not trust in a companion, do not rely on a friend; from her who lies in your embrace, guard the doors of your mouth.

Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to stand before the Lord to minister to Him, and to bless in His name, to this day.

Deuteronomy 13:6

If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son, or your daughter, or your beloved wife, or your friend, who is as your own soul, entices you secretly, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods,” which you have not known, neither you nor your fathers,