1 Kings 1:4

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.

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Other Translations of 1 Kings 1:4

⁴ And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.

⁴ The young woman was very beautiful, and she was of service to the king and attended to him, but the king knew her not.

⁴ The girl was stunningly beautiful; she stayed at his side and looked after the king, but the king did not have sex with her.

⁴ The young woman was very lovely; and she cared for the king, and served him; but the king did not know her.

⁴ The girl was very beautiful, and she looked after the king and took care of him. But the king had no sexual relations with her.

We have David sinking under infirmities. He was chastised for his recent sins, and felt the effects of his former toils and hardships.