Parallel Verses New International Version Then they searched throughout Israel for a beautiful young woman and found Abishag, a Shunammite, and brought her to the king. King James Bible So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king. Darby Bible Translation And they sought for a fair damsel throughout the territory of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king. World English Bible So they sought for a beautiful young lady throughout all the borders of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king. Young's Literal Translation 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, 1 Kings 1:3 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleLet there be sought - a young virgin - This was the best remedy which in his state could be prescribed. His nearly exhausted frame would infallibly absorb from her young and healthy body an additional portion of animal heat, and consequently trim and revive the flame of animal life. This is properly, as I have elsewhere expressed it, Friar Bacon's secret for the cure of old age. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge So Abishag Shunammite Joshua 19:18 And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem, Library David Appointing Solomon'Then king David answered and said, Call me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king's presence, and stood before the king. 29. And the king sware, and said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, 30. Even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day. 31. Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Whether Prayer Should be Vocal? Cross References Joshua 19:18 Their territory included: Jezreel, Kesulloth, Shunem, 1 Samuel 28:4 The Philistines assembled and came and set up camp at Shunem, while Saul gathered all Israel and set up camp at Gilboa. 1 Kings 1:2 So his attendants said to him, "Let us look for a young virgin to serve the king and take care of him. She can lie beside him so that our lord the king may keep warm." 1 Kings 1:4 The woman was very beautiful; she took care of the king and waited on him, but the king had no sexual relations with her. 1 Kings 2:17 So he continued, "Please ask King Solomon--he will not refuse you--to give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife." 1 Kings 2:21 So she said, "Let Abishag the Shunammite be given in marriage to your brother Adonijah." Jump to Previous Abishag Ab'ishag Beautiful Borders Coasts Damsel Fair Find Found Girl Israel Lady Maiden Searched Searching Seek Shunamite Shunammite Shu'nammite Sought Territory Throughout YoungJump to Next Abishag Ab'ishag Beautiful Borders Coasts Damsel Fair Find Found Girl Israel Lady Maiden Searched Searching Seek Shunamite Shunammite Shu'nammite Sought Territory Throughout YoungLinks 1 Kings 1:3 NIV1 Kings 1:3 NLT 1 Kings 1:3 ESV 1 Kings 1:3 NASB 1 Kings 1:3 KJV 1 Kings 1:3 Bible Apps 1 Kings 1:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:3 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:3 French Bible 1 Kings 1:3 German Bible 1 Kings 1:3 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |