ABISHAG, a young Woman, a Native of Shunam, in the Tribe of Issachar. David, at the Age of about seventy, finding no Warmth in his Bed, was advis’d by his Physicians to procure some young Person who might communicate the Heat he wanted. To this End Abishag was presented to him, who was one of the most beautiful young Women in all Israel. The King made her his Wife, but did not know her for one whole Year that she continued near him. After his Death Adonijah demanding her in Marriage, Solomon believed with reason 1 Kings i. 3. In the Year of the World 2989, before J. C. 1011, before the vulgar Æra 1015. 1 Kings xi. 17.that he might affect the regal Power when he was married to one of the late King’s Wives; therefore he dispatch’d him, in the Year of the World 2991, before Jesus Christ 1009, before the vulgar Æra 1013.
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