Abishag Ministers to David

11 And king David 'is' old, entering into days, and they cover him with garments, and he hath no heat,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 1:1

Commentary on 1 Kings 1:1-4

(Read 1 Kings 1:1-4)

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