The girl was unsurpassed in beauty, and she cared for the king and served him, but he had no relations with her. Cross References 1 Kings 1:3Then they searched throughout Israel for a beautiful girl, and they found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king. 1 Kings 1:5 At that time Adonijah, David's son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, "I will be king!" And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. 1 Kings 2:17 Adonijah replied, "Please speak to King Solomon, since he will not turn you down. Let him give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife." 1 Kings 2:21 So Bathsheba said, "Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to your brother Adonijah as his wife." Chapter Outline 1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom 11. By the council of Nathan 15. Bathsheba moves the king 22. And Nathan seconds her 28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba 32. Solomon, by David's appointment, 38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph 41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly 50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon Jump to Previous Beautiful Care Cherished Companion Damsel Fair Girl Intimate Intimately King's Lady Maiden Ministered Nurse Relations Served Serveth Times Waited Waiting YoungJump to Next Beautiful Care Cherished Companion Damsel Fair Girl Intimate Intimately King's Lady Maiden Ministered Nurse Relations Served Serveth Times Waited Waiting Young |
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