Therefore his servants said to him, "Let a young maiden be sought for my lord the king, and let her wait upon the king, and be his nurse; let her lie in your bosom, that my lord the king may be warm."

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Since Jewish law allowed polygamy, David’s conduct in following what was reportedly a physician’s advice was blameless.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore his servants said to him
His physicians; so Joseph's physicians are called his servants, ([Reference Genes…

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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