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Therefore his servants said to him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and cherish him; and let her lie in your bosom, that my lord the king may keep warm.
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A Medical and Legal Remedy
Commentators explain that the proposal to bring a young woman to David was a medical remedy for his lack of body heat, a practice noted by ancient physicians. The phrase "lie in thy bosom" indicates she was to become a legal concubine-wife. Within the context of Old Testament law, which permitted polygamy, this was considered a blameless course of action.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Since Jewish law allowed polygamy, David’s conduct in following what was reportedly a physician’s advice was blameless.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore his servants said to him His physicians; so Joseph's physicians are called his servants, ([Reference Genes…
We have David sinking under infirmities. He was chastised for his recent sins, and felt the effects of his former toils and hardships.
