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1 Kings 1

1 Kings 1:15

Nathan and Bathsheba before David · 1 Kings 1:11–27
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Translations

Modern
So Bathsheba went to see the king in his bedroom. Since the king was very old, Abishag the Shunammite was serving him.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And Bathsheba went in to the king into the chamber. And the king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammitess was serving the king.
Latin
Ingressa est itaque Bethsabee ad regem in cubiculum: rex autem senuerat nimis, et Abisag Sunamitis ministrabat ei.

Original

Hebrew
English
So Bathsheba went to see the king in his bedroom. Since the king was very old, Abishag the Shunammite was serving him.

Notes

1 Kings 1:1–2:12

The book of 1 Kings begins with the Lord's promise to David (see 2 Samuel 7:11–16). Solomon was the rightful and God-chosen heir to what God gave his father David. The problems during Solomon's rise to power suggested there would be more troubles later in his reign and between Israel and Judah in the future(1 Kings 1:1–2:46; 11:12–43).

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba David Solomon Zadok Prophets in 1 Kings

People

Abishag: Beautiful Shunammite who served King David Bathsheba: Wife of Uriah, later married David and bore Solomon Shunammites: People from Shunem; includes Abishag and the Shunammite woman

Glossary

Adonijah Banquet Bathsheba Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Offerings and Sacrifices Queen Shulammite Shunammite Shunem Solomon (Person)

Topics

Bath-Sheba (Bathsheba): Solomon's Mother Civil Service: Influence In Intercession for Solomon Petition: David Politics: Ministers in Nathan, the Prophet, Influences the Selection of David's Successor Politics: Women in Bath-Sheba, in Securing the Crown for Solomon Solomon: Succeeds David to the Throne of Israel