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