Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And David came to his house at Jerusalem; and the king took the ten women his concubines, whom he had left to keep the house, and put them in ward, and fed them, but went not in unto them. So they were shut up unto the day of their death, living in widowhood.

Bible References

Ten women

2 Samuel 15:16
Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind 10 concubines to take care of the palace.
2 Samuel 16:21
Ahithophel replied to Absalom, “Sleep with your father’s concubines he left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become repulsive to your father, everyone with you will be encouraged.”

Ward

Genesis 40:3
and put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard in the prison where Joseph was confined.

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