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Abishag

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

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A beautiful virgin of Shunem, in Issachar, chosen to marry David in his old age and cherish him. After his death, Adonijah sought her hand to promote his treasonable aspirations, and was punished by death, 1 Kings 1:1-2:46 .

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Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Abishag'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ats/​a/abishag.html. 1859.
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