And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not. Context Abishag Cares for David
1Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he got no heat. 2Why 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 let her cherish him, and let her lie in your bosom, that my lord the king may get heat. 3So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king. 4And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
And the damsel was very fair; and she cherished the king, and ministered to him; but the king knew her not.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the damsel was exceeding beautiful, and she slept with the king: and served him, but the king did not know her.
Darby Bible Translation
And the damsel was very fair; and cherished the king, and ministered to him; but the king knew her not.
King James Bible
And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.
Young's Literal Translation
and the young woman is very very fair, and she is to the king a companion, and serveth him, and the king hath not known her.
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