1 Kings 1:3

KJV

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

— 1 Kings 1:3, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 1 connects to 8 cross-references. The aged David is unresponsive to warmth; Abishag the Shunammite is brought to care for him. Adonijah, David's eldest surviving son, moves to crown himself king with the support of Joab and Abiathar; Nathan and Bathsheba inform David, who instructs …

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Other Translations

ASV

So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the borders of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

YLT

And they seek a fair young woman in all the border of Israel, and find Abishag the Shunammite, and bring her in to the king,

BBE

So after searching through all the land of Israel for a fair young girl, they saw Abishag the Shunammite, and took her to the king.

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