Bible Dictionary
Abishag
Abishag was a young woman from Shunem who was chosen to care for David in his old age. After David’s death, Adonijah’s request to marry her was treated by Solomon as a threat to the throne.
Biblical Usage
Abishag ministered to David in his old age. After David’s death, Adonijah asked to marry her; Solomon treated the request as evidence of an attempt to claim the throne and ordered Adonijah’s death.
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