1 Kings 1:2
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore his servants said unto him,.... His physicians; so Joseph's physicians are called his servants, Gen 50:2;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Since the Jewish law allowed polygamy, David’s conduct in following - what has been said to have been - physician’s…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Let there be sought - a young virgin - This was the best remedy which in his state could be prescribed. His nearly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 1:1-4
David, as recorded in the foregoing chapter, had, by the great mercy of God, escaped the sword of the destroying angel.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
his servants The word, though primarily applied to those who were occupied in servile work, had come by this time to be…
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