1 Kings 1:1-4

Contemporary English Version

David in His Old Age

1 King David was now an old man, and he always felt cold, even under a lot of blankets. ² His officials said, “Your Majesty, we will look for a young woman to take care of you. She can lie down beside you and keep you warm.” ^3-4 They looked everywhere in Israel until they found a very beautiful young woman named Abishag, who lived in the town of Shunem.^[a] They brought her to David, and she took care of him. But David did not have sex with her.