1 Kings 1:15
“And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber,.... Where he lay, being bedridden; she took Nathan's advice, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Into the chamber - The “bed-chamber” or “inner chamber.” Abishag was a disinterested witness present, who heard all that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 1:11-31
We have here the effectual endeavours that were used by Nathan and Bathsheba to obtain from David a ratification of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Bath-sheba before King David (Not in Chronicles)
15. and the king was very old This sentence is in explanation why…