So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A Shunammite.—Shunem is in the territory of Issachar (Joshua 19:18), and in the plain of Jezreel ([Reference 1 Samuel …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of
Israel
Not only a damse…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We have David sinking under infirmities. He was chastised for his recent sins, and felt the effects of his former toils and hardships.

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