And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.
Parallel translations
- WEB Bathsheba went in to the king in his room. The king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.
- BSB So Bathsheba went to see the king in his bedroom. Since the king was very old, Abishag the Shunammite was serving him.
- NKJV So Bathsheba went into the chamber to the king. (Now the king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)
- NASB So Bathsheba entered to the king in the bedroom. Now the king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.
- NLT So Bathsheba went into the king’s bedroom. (He was very old now, and Abishag was taking care of him.)
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Quick answer
Bathsheba goes in to the very old king, attended by Abishag. The scene again stresses David's frailty.
Overview
Bathsheba enters David's chamber, where the narrator once more notes the king's age and Abishag's presence. The repeated emphasis on David's weakness frames the urgency of the moment. The setting reminds the reader that the future of the kingdom now hangs on a few decisive words.
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- 1 Kgs 1:1Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.
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