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1 Kings 1:3

1 Kings 1:3
So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel,.... Not only a damsel, but a beautiful one, that…

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

a fair damsel Such as might be fitted to be one of the royal wives. A similar direction is given when Vashti has been…