1 Kings 1:1
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.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 1:1
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We have David sinking under infirmities. He was chastised for his recent sins, and felt the effects of his former toils and hardships.