Translations
Modern
The girl was unsurpassed in beauty; she cared for the king and served him, but he had no relations with her.
Traditional
And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.
Literal
And the young woman was even exceedingly lovely, and she cared for the king and served him, and the king did not know her.
Latin
Erat autem puella pulchra nimis, dormiebatque cum rege, et ministrabat ei: rex vero non cognovit eam.
Original
Hebrew
English
The girl was unsurpassed in beauty; she cared for the king and served him, but he had no relations with her.
Notes
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).
Glossary
Abishag Adonijah Bathsheba Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Shulammite Shunammite Shunem Solomon (Person)
Topics
Abishag: Wife of David Beauty: Abishag David: King of Israel: Marries Abishag Diplomacy by Intermarriage with Other Nations