1Ki 1:2-4 | MHM | STEP | v. 2-4 : David’s doctors tried to help him with physical remedies. They covered him with clothes, but nothing worked. Finally, they suggested bringing in Abishag, a young woman, to care for him and keep him warm (1 Kings 1:2-4 ). This practice was common in those days, but now we understand marriage differently, as taught by Jesus (Matthew 19:5 ) and Paul (1 Corinthians 7:1 ). Later, it’s clear that Abishag was considered David’s wife, since it was a serious offense when Adonijah wanted to marry her after David died (1 Kings 2:22 ).

‏ 1 Kings 1:2-4

v. 2-4: David’s doctors tried to help him with physical remedies. They covered him with clothes, but nothing worked. Finally, they suggested bringing in Abishag, a young woman, to care for him and keep him warm (1 Kings 1:2-4 ^a). This practice was common in those days, but now we understand marriage differently, as taught by Jesus (Matthew 19:5 ^b) and Paul (1 Corinthians 7:1 ^c). Later, it’s clear that Abishag was considered David’s wife, since it was a serious offense when Adonijah wanted to marry her after David died (1 Kings 2:22 ^d).

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