1 Kings 1:15

What does 1 Kings 1:15 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Kings 1:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Bath-sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering unto the king.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Bath–sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Bath-sheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite was ministering unto the king.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then Bath-sheba went into the king's room; now the king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was waiting on him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Bath-Sheba cometh in unto the king, to the inner chamber, and the king <FI>is<Fi> very aged, and Abishag the Shunammite is serving the king:

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

So Bethsabee went in to the king into the chamber. Now the king was very old, and Abisag, the Sunamitess, ministered to him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Bathsheba went in to the king into the chamber; and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered to the king.

Context

v.14Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.

v.15This passage

v.16And Bath-sheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Kings 1:1

    Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.

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