The girl was very beautiful, and she looked after the king and took care of him. But the king had no sexual relations with her.

Commentaries

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the damsel [was] very fair
And so very agreeable to the king to be in his presence, and wait upon him, and take …

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.