Chimham
Chimham, son of Barzillai, accompanied David to Jerusalem after Absalom's rebellion.
The name Chimham means “as they; like to them”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 19:37; only referred to as Chimham (כִּמְהָם).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- כִּמְהָםChimham
Mentions
- Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.”
- The king replied, “Chimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight, and I will do for you whatever you desire of me.”
- Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.