belle: After doing considerable research, translating from original Hebrew texts, the character of Abishag begins to emerge. She was considered very DESIRABLE by the thiry men that made up King David's personal bodyguard and was renown for her prowess in bed, being well endowed yet surprisingly limber. He devotion to Israel was paramount and she was thrilled to be join the aging king in his bed. She had heard stories of when he danced naked in front on the Ark of the Covenant while bringing it into Jersualem. Her goal, to the greater glory, was to "stir the blood" of King David, and she did not speak because her mouth was occupied.