1 Kings: 1:1–4
Now in the cold part of his life, he lies alone
with no one to warm his memory
of great deeds done for great blessings.
They called me from Shunem to sleep
next to the king, to touch but never
to share his anointed body.
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Abishag on King David
1 Kings: 1:1–4
Now in the cold part of his life, he lies alone
with no one to warm his memory
of great deeds done for great blessings.
They called me from Shunem to sleep
next to the king, to touch but never
to share his anointed body.
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