The Jewish bed consisted of a mattress and coverings (Gen. 47:31; 1 Sam. 19:13; Matt. 9:6). Placed on the floor, or on a bench (2 Kings 1:4; 20:2; Psa. 132:3; Amos 3:12); and later became ornamental and canopied (Amos 6:4; Esther 1:6). For bed-chamber furnishings see 2 Kings 4:10.