Abishag Ministers to David

11 When King David was very old, he could not keep warm even when they put covers over him.

Other Translations of 1 Kings 1:1

King James Version

Abishag Ministers to David

11 Now king David was old and stricken stricken...: Heb. entered into days in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.

English Standard Version

Abishag Ministers to David

11 Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although they covered him with clothes, he could not get warm.

The Message

Abishag Ministers to David

11 King David grew old. The years had caught up with him. Even though they piled blankets on him, he couldn't keep warm.

New King James Version

Abishag Ministers to David

11 Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put covers on him, but he could not get warm.

New Living Translation

Abishag Ministers to David

11 King David was now very old, and no matter how many blankets covered him, he could not keep warm.

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.