1 Kings 1:4

And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:4

BSB
The girl was unsurpassed in beauty; she cared for the king and served him, but he had no relations with her.
AKJV
And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.
CPDV
Now the girl was exceedingly beautiful. And she slept with the king, and she ministered to him. Yet truly, the king did not know her.
ERV
And the damsel was very fair; and she cherished the king, and ministered to him; but the king knew her not.
NHEB
The young woman was very beautiful; and she became the king's attendant and served him; but the king did not know her intimately.
SMT
And the girl fair, even exceedingly, and she will be to the king an associate, and she will serve him: and the king knew her not.

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:4

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Overview of 1 Kings 1:4
Summary
Woman cares for king without intimate relations
Event
Woman serves king
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Narrative