1 Kings 1:4
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.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 1:4
Commentary on 1 Kings 1:1-4
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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.