Abishag: The Shunammite Who Cared for King David (Part 2) Abishag was a beautiful young woman from Shunem chosen to care for King David in his old age. When David became weak and could not keep warm, his servants searched for a young woman to attend him. Abishag served the king, lay beside him to keep him warm, and cared for his needs. The Bible notes that the king did not have intimate relations with her. Her presence later became important in the royal succession story when Adonijah asked to m