Now King David was old, advanced in years. Though they covered him with clothes, he could not keep warm.
1 Kings 1:15 - Tree of Life Version So Bath-sheba went to the king into the chamber. Now the king was very old, with Abishag the Shunammite serving the king. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Bath-sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So Bathsheba went in to the king in his chamber. Now the king was very old and feeble, and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering to [him]. American Standard Version (1901) And Bath-sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering unto the king. Common English Bible So Bathsheba went to the king in his bedroom. The king was very old, and Abishag from Shunem was serving the king. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Bathsheba entered to the king in the bedroom. Now the king was very old, and Abishag, the Shunammite, was ministering to him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So Bethsabee went in to the king into the chamber. Now the king was very old, and Abisag the Sunamitess ministered to him. |
Now King David was old, advanced in years. Though they covered him with clothes, he could not keep warm.
Behold, while you are still there talking with the king, I will come in after you and confirm your words.”
Bath-sheba bowed and prostrated herself to the king. The king asked, “What troubles you?”
So they sought for a beautiful girl throughout all the territory of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king.