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1 Kings 1:15

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Bathsheba went in to the king in his room. The king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.

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1 Kings 1:15 in other translations

And Bath-sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering unto the king.

1 Kings 1:15 · American Standard Version

1 Kings 1:15 in context

  1. 13Go in to king David, and tell him, ‘Didn’t you, my lord, king, swear to your servant, saying, “Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne?” Why then does Adonijah reign?’
  2. 14Behold, while you are still talking there with the king, I will also come in after you and confirm your words.”
  3. 15Bathsheba went in to the king in his room. The king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.
  4. 16Bathsheba bowed, and showed respect to the king. The king said, “What would you like?”
  5. 17She said to him, “My lord, you swore by Yahweh your God to your servant, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’