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1. Kongebok 1,1

David
Nå var kong David gammel og langt oppe i årene, og selv om de dekket ham med tepper, kunne han ikke holde seg varm.

2 Så hans tjenere sa til ham, “La en ung jomfru bli søkt for min herre kongen, og la henne ta seg av kongen og ligge i dine armer, så min herre kongen kan holdes varm.”

3 Så de lette etter en vakker ung kvinne i hele Israels land, og de fant Abisjag fra Sjunem, og brakte henne til kongen.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.
KJV
Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.
WEB
Now King David was old and advanced in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he couldn’t keep warm.
ASV
Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.
DARBY
And king David was old [and] advanced in age; and they covered him with clothes, but he obtained no warmth.
BLB
And King David was old, entering into the days. And they covered him with garments, and he could not get warm.
ÅB
Nå var kong David gammel og høyt til års[^1], og de dekket ham til med tepper, men han kunne ikke bli varm.
OTB
Nå var kong David gammel og langt oppe i årene, og selv om de dekket ham med tepper, kunne han ikke holde seg varm.
B1930
Nu var kong David gammel og høit til års, og de dekket ham til med tepper, men han kunde ikke bli varm. / < 2SA 5, 4.>

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