1 Kings 1:2

1 Kings 1:1 bbe — Now King David was old and far on in years; and though they put covers over him, his body was cold.

Bible in Basic English

"Now King David was old and far on in years; and though they put covers over him, his body was cold."

— 1 Kings 1:1, Bible in Basic English

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“Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.”
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1 Kings 1 — Context

Now King David was old and far on in years; and though they put covers over him, his body was cold.

So his servants said to him, Let search be made for a young virgin for my lord the king, to take care of him and be waiting on him; and you may take her in your arms, and so my lord the king will be warm.

So after searching through all the land of Israel for a fair young girl, they saw Abishag the Shunammite, and took her to the king.

Now she was very beautiful; and she took care of the king, waiting on him at all times; but the king had no connection with her.

1 Kings 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 1:1 say?

1 Kings 1:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now King David was old and far on in years; and though they put covers over him, his body was cold.”

Where is 1 Kings 1:1 in the Bible?

1 Kings 1:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 1.

Who wrote 1 Kings?

1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.

What is the book of 1 Kings about?

1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.

What are the major themes of 1 Kings?

1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 1:1.

What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:1 in?

1 Kings 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Kings 1:1?

1 Kings 1:1 reads (BBE): “Now King David was old and far on in years; and though they put covers over him, his body was cold.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Kings 1:1 bbe — Now King David was old and far on in years; and though they put covers over him, his body was cold.

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