KJV ORIGINAL
And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Bathsheba went into the king's private room. The king was very old, and Abishag from Shunem was taking care of him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Bathsheba entering King David's room where he lay as an elderly, frail man being cared for by a young woman.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs near the end of King David's life when he was around 70 years old and physically weak. Abishag was a young woman brought to keep the aging king warm and provide personal care, as was customary for elderly royalty. Bathsheba was coming to speak with David about the succession crisis, as their son Solomon's claim to the throne was being challenged by David's son Adonijah.
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