Verse 2

His servants advised him,“A young virgin must be found for our master, the king, to take care of the king’s needs and serve as his nurse. She can also sleep with you and keep our master, the king, warm.”

Referenced Verses

• Gen 16:5 : 5 Then Sarai said to Abram,“You have brought this wrong on me! I gave my servant into your embrace, but when she realized that she was pregnant, she despised me. May the LORD judge between you and me!”
• Deut 10:8 : 8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the LORD’s covenant, to stand before the LORD to serve him, and to formulate blessings in his name, as they do to this very day.
• Deut 13:6 : 6 False Prophets in the Family Suppose your own full brother, your son, your daughter, your beloved wife, or your closest friend should seduce you secretly and encourage you to go and serve other gods that neither you nor your ancestors have previously known,
• 1 Sam 16:21-22 : 21 David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal, and he became his armor bearer. 22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying,“Let David be my servant, for I really like him.”
• 2 Sam 12:3 : 3 But the poor man had nothing except for a little lamb he had acquired. He raised it, and it grew up alongside him and his children. It used to eat his food, drink from his cup, and sleep in his arms. It was just like a daughter to him.
• 2 Chr 29:11 : 11 My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, to be his ministers, and offer sacrifices.”
• Eccl 4:11 : 11 Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how can one person keep warm by himself?
• Mic 7:5 : 5 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Even with the one who lies in your arms, do not share secrets!