Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat.
So his servants said to him, 'Let us find a young virgin for our lord the king. Let her stay with the king and take care of him, and let her lie close to you so that our lord the king may stay warm.'
The servants are suggesting they find a young woman to serve as a personal attendant and provide bodily warmth to keep the aging, cold King David comfortable.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during King David's final days when he was very old and could not stay warm despite being covered with blankets. In ancient times, it was a common medical practice to use body heat from another person to treat hypothermia or circulation problems in the elderly. The role described here was that of a personal caregiver and companion, which was an accepted court position.
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