1 Kings 2:17

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

He said, “Please ask King Solomon—he will not refuse you—to give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:8

I gave you your master’s house and your master’s wives into your bosom and gave you the house of Israel and of Judah, and if that had been too little, I would have added as much more.

2 Samuel 3:7

Now Saul had a concubine whose name was Rizpah daughter of Aiah. And Ishbaal said to Abner, “Why have you gone in to my father’s concubine?”

1 Kings 2:16

And now I have one request to make of you; do not refuse me.” She said to him, “Go on.”

1 Kings 2:18

Bathsheba said, “Very well; I will speak to the king on your behalf.”