11 When King David was very old, he could not keep warm even when they put covers over him.
11 Now king David was old and stricken
11 Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although they covered him with clothes, he could not get warm.
11 King David grew old. The years had caught up with him. Even though they piled blankets on him, he couldn't keep warm.
11 Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put covers on him, but he could not get warm.
11 King David was now very old, and no matter how many blankets covered him, he could not keep warm.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 1:1
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.