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
In the biblical narrative, King David was an elderly man at the end of his long reign, facing physical weakness and coldness due to old age. His servants suggested finding a young virgin to attend to him and provide warmth, which reflected the ancient cultural practices of Israel where royal attendants offered personal care to aging leaders. This event unfolded amid the political tensions of succession, as David's throne was about to pass to his son Solomon.
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