1 Now king David was old and stricken in years, and they covered him with clothes, but he did not become warm. 2 Therefore, his slaves said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin, and let her stand before the king and let her warm him and let her lie in thy bosom, and she shall warm my lord the king. 3 So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the borders of Israel and found Abishag, a Shunammite and brought her to the king. 4 And the damsel was very fair and warmed the king and ministered to him, but the king knew her not.