4 And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.
4 The woman was very beautiful; she took care of the king and waited on him, but the king had no sexual relations with her.
4 The young woman was very beautiful, and she was of service to the king and attended to him, but the king knew her not.
4 The girl was stunningly beautiful; she stayed at his side and looked after the king, but the king did not have sex with her.
4 The young woman was very lovely; and she cared for the king, and served him; but the king did not know her.
4 The girl was very beautiful, and she looked after the king and took care of him. But the king had no sexual relations with her.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 1:4
Commentary on 1 Kings 1:1-4
(Read 1 Kings 1:1-4)
We have David sinking under infirmities. He was chastised for his recent sins, and felt the effects of his former toils and hardships.