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.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 1:4

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.