1 Kings 1:15

Bathsheba went in to the king in his room. The king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

14Behold, while you are still talking there with the king, I will also come in after you and confirm your words.”

16Bathsheba bowed and showed respect to the king. The king said, “What would you like?”

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Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 1:12-32

David Makes Solomon King. ( b. c. 1015.) 11 Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not? 12 Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon. 13 Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me,… Read the whole commentary →

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