1 Kings 1:1

Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:1

BSB

Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.

AKJV

Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he got no heat.

CPDV

Now king David had become elderly, and he had many days in his lifetime. And though he was covered with clothes, he was not warmed.

ERV

Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.

NHEB

Now king David was old and advanced in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he couldn't keep warm.

SMT

And king David was old, going in days; and they will cover him with garments, and he will not be warm.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 1:1

NowkingH4428Noun Masculine DavidH1732Proper Name MasculinewasoldH2204VerbandstrickenH935VerbinyearsH3117Noun MasculineandtheycoveredH3680VerbhimwithclothesH899Noun MasculinebuthegatnoheatH3179Verb

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 1:1

Summary

Aging king suffers from bodily weakness

Event

King grows feeble

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC