Translations
Modern
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.”
Traditional
And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and whatsoever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee.
Literal
And the king answered, “Chimham shall pass over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your eyes. And whatever you request of me, I will do for you.”
Latin
Dixit itaque ei rex: Mecum transeat Chamaam, et ego faciam ei quidquid tibi placuerit: et omne quod petieris a me, impetrabis.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.”
Notes
Barzillai was old and weak, so he turned down David's invitation to the royal court in Jerusalem. This invitation was a reward for Barzillai's help. Instead, David took Barzillai’s son Kimham (see also 1 Kings 2:7).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Chimham: Barzillai's son, accompanied David to Jerusalem
Glossary
Agia Barzillai Chimham David Geruth-kimham Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Manasseh, Tribe of Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Barzillai: A Friend of David Chimham: A Gileadite David: King of Israel: Barzillai Rewarded