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They stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Be kind to the sons of Barzillai of Gilead. Make them permanent guests at your table, for they took care of me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/esv/1_kings/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> But deal loyally with the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, for with such loyalty they met me when I fled from Absalom your brother. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a> But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a> “But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> However, show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for they assisted me when I fled from Absalom your brother. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for they assisted me when I fled from Absalom your brother. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for they assisted me when I fled from Absalom your brother. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But show lovingkindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for they assisted me when I fled from Absalom your brother. <a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But be gracious and kind to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who [have the honor to] eat at your table; for they met me [with kindness] when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite and let them be among those who eat at your table because they supported me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Show loyalty to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite and let them be among those who eat at your table because they supported me when I fled from your brother Absalom.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> But show kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table; for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom thy brother. <a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The sons of Barzillai from Gilead helped me when I was running from your brother Absalom. Be kind to them and let them eat at your table. <a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom thy brother. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Be kind to the sons of Barzillai from Gilead. Let them eat at your table. They helped me when I was fleeing from your brother Absalom. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> "But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai from Gilead and take care of them, because they were kind to me when I was fleeing from your brother Absalom. <a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Be gracious to the descendants of Barzillai the Gileadite, and provide for them in your household, because they helped me when I had to run from your brother Absalom. <a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a> "Treat fairly the sons of Barzillai of Gilead and provide for their needs, because they helped me when I had to flee from your brother Absalom. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those who eat at your table; for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother. <a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a> But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you do kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and they have been among those eating at your table, for so they drew near to me in my fleeing from the face of your brother Absalom. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite thou dost do kindness, and they have been among those eating at thy table, for so they drew near unto me in my fleeing from the face of Absalom thy brother. <a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite thou shalt do mercy, and they shall be of those eating at thy table: for so they came near to me in my fleeing from the face of Absalom thy brother.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But shew kindness to the sons of Berzellai the Galaadite, and let them eat at thy table: t for they met me when I fled from the face of Absalom thy brother. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, too, repay grace to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite. And you shall allow them to eat at your table. For they met me when I fled from the face of Absalom, your brother. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a> But be true to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and have them among those who eat at your table. For they were loyal to me when I was fleeing from your brother Absalom. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Deal loyally, however, with the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for with such loyalty they met me when I fled from your brother Absalom.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those who eat at your table; for so they ministered to me in everything when I fled from Absalom your brother. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And perform grace with the sons of Barzali the Galadite, and they shall be of those eating at your table, because they ministered to me in all things when I fled from before Abishlum your brother.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But show kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table; for so they drew nigh unto me when I fled from Absalom thy brother. <a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But thou shalt deal kindly with the sons of Berzelli the Galaadite, and they shall be among those that eat at thy table; for thus they drew nigh to me when I fled from the face of thy brother Abessalom. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=648" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">David Instructs Solomon</a> …6So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. 7<a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">But show</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: wə·liḇ·nê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">to the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1271.htm" title="1271: ḇar·zil·lay (N-proper-ms) -- Man of iron, three Isr. From barzel; iron-hearted; Barzillai, the name of three Israelites.">of Barzillai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1569.htm" title="1569: hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Gilead, also an inhab. of Gilead. Patronymically from Gil'ad; a Giladite or descendant of Gilad.">the Gileadite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and let them be</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: bə·’ō·ḵə·lê (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">among those who eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/7979.htm" title="7979: šul·ḥā·ne·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A table. From shalach; a table; by implication, a meal.">at your table,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: qā·rə·ḇū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">they stood by</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1272.htm" title="1272: bə·ḇā·rə·ḥî (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To go through, flee. A primitive root; to bolt, i.e. Figuratively, to flee suddenly.">when I fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom.</a> 8Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1-13</a> Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” / And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied. / So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31-39</a> Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan with the king and send him on his way from there. / Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim. / The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a> When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.” <a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-4</a> When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” / “Where is your master’s grandson?” asked the king. And Ziba answered, “Indeed, he is staying in Jerusalem, for he has said, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore to me the kingdom of my grandfather.’” ... <a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">2 Samuel 19:24-30</a> Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, ... <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">2 Samuel 15:32-37</a> When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. / David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me. / But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ ... <a href="/2_samuel/9-6.htm">2 Samuel 9:6-7</a> And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied. / “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” <a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28</a> For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?” <a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37</a> 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.” <a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38</a> 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.” <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a> Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Luke 6:35-36</a> But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. / Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. <a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34-40</a> Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ ... <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a> Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at your table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom your brother.Barzillai<a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a> And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim, … <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31-40</a> And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan… <a href="/proverbs/27-10.htm">Proverbs 27:10</a> Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.eat<a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">2 Samuel 9:7,10</a> And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually… <a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28</a> For all of my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king?<a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Luke 12:37</a> Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.when I fled<a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-15</a> And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Assisted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">Barzillai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">Barzil'lai</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-6.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-14.htm">Fleeing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-6.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Gileadite</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-49.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/genesis/24-49.htm">Loyally</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Met</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-2.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">Table</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Assisted</a> <a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Barzillai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Barzil'lai</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-23.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-21.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-16.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Fleeing</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Gileadite</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-27.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/colossians/4-11.htm">Loyally</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-5.htm">Met</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-15.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-27.htm">Table</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a> 3. <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a> 12. <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a> 35. <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a> 36. <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite Barzillai the Gileadite was a wealthy and influential man from Rogelim in Gilead, east of the Jordan River. His support for David during Absalom's rebellion is recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a>, where he provided sustenance for David and his men. This act of loyalty and kindness is significant in the cultural context of ancient Israel, where hospitality and allegiance were highly valued. The directive to show "loving devotion" reflects the Hebrew concept of "chesed," which encompasses loyalty, kindness, and covenant faithfulness. This phrase underscores the importance of honoring commitments and showing gratitude to those who have been faithful allies.and let them be among those who eat at your table Eating at the king's table was a sign of favor, honor, and close relationship. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sharing a meal signified trust and fellowship. This privilege was often reserved for family members and trusted advisors, indicating a special status. The inclusion of Barzillai's sons at the royal table symbolizes the continuation of the covenant relationship and the reward for their father's loyalty. This practice of rewarding loyalty can be seen in other biblical narratives, such as Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, who also ate at David's table (<a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">2 Samuel 9:7-13</a>).because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom Absalom's rebellion against King David is a pivotal event in the history of Israel, detailed in <a href="/2_samuel/15.htm">2 Samuel 15-18</a>. During this time, David fled Jerusalem to escape Absalom's forces, and Barzillai's support was crucial for David's survival and eventual return to power. The phrase "stood by me" highlights the loyalty and courage of Barzillai and his family during a time of crisis. This loyalty is contrasted with the betrayal of others, such as Ahithophel, who sided with Absalom. The narrative of Absalom's rebellion serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of faithfulness, themes that resonate throughout the biblical text.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who is giving final instructions to his son Solomon before his death. David is known for his heart after God and his complex reign, marked by both triumphs and failures. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, who is about to become king. Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/b/barzillai_the_gileadite.htm">Barzillai the Gileadite</a> A wealthy and influential supporter of David during Absalom's rebellion. He provided sustenance and support to David and his men when they were in need. 4. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> David's son who led a rebellion against his father, causing David to flee Jerusalem. His revolt is a significant event in David's reign, highlighting themes of betrayal and familial strife. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a> A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was a place of refuge for David during Absalom's rebellion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_gratitude.htm">Loyalty and Gratitude</a> David's instruction to Solomon to show kindness to Barzillai's family highlights the importance of loyalty and gratitude. As Christians, we are called to remember and honor those who have supported us in our times of need. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_kindness.htm">Legacy of Kindness</a> The legacy of Barzillai's kindness extended beyond his lifetime, impacting his descendants. Our actions today can have lasting effects on future generations. <a href="/topical/g/godly_leadership.htm">Godly Leadership</a> David's charge to Solomon includes showing loving devotion, a key aspect of godly leadership. Leaders are called to care for those who have been faithful and supportive. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a> Barzillai's support during David's difficult time is a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and support during trials. As believers, we are encouraged to stand by others in their times of need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a> <a href="/q/2_kings_7_1__famine_to_feast_in_24_hours.htm">2 Kings 7:1 -- How can a city under severe famine suddenly have an abundance of food within 24 hours?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_baths_did_solomon_build.htm">Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)</a> <a href="/q/why_does_the_bronze_sea's_capacity_differ.htm">How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_kings_and_2_chronicles_differ_on_hiram's_ancestry.htm">Why does 1 Kings 7:13-14 attribute Hiram's skill to Tyrian ancestry while 2 Chronicles provides slightly different details about his background?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Shew kindness.--The charge of favour to the sons of Barzillai (see <a href="/context/2_samuel/19-37.htm" title="Let your servant, I pray you, turn back again, that I may die in my own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold your servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good to you.">2Samuel 19:37-40</a>) stands out in pleasant contrast. It has been noted that in <a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm" title="And they departed, and dwelled in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,">Jeremiah 41:17</a> there is a reference to "the habitation of Chimham," as being "by Bethlehem," David's own birthplace; as if David had given him inheritance there, out of what was especially his own.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And to the sons of Barzillai [the "Beni-Barzillai" would include son, or sons, and all other descendants. It is highly probable, though it is not expressly stated, that Chimham was the son of Bar-zillai (<a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37</a>). Rawlinson says, "Who the other sons were is not known." It would be more correct to say that we do not know whether there were any other sons. The family was still existing temp. Ezra (<a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61</a>), where, it is worth noticing, we read of the daughters of Barzillai (cf. <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Nehemiah 7:63</a>). In <a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17</a>, we read of the "habitation (גֵּדוּת, caravanserai, khan) of Chemoham," where the Keri has Chimham. It has been argued from the mention of this name, and the fact that their khan was near Bethlehem, that David or Solomon gave the family land there], and let them be of those that eat at thy table [i.e., of those who have their sustenance from the royal table, not necessarily at it (Keil); cf. <a href="/daniel/1-5.htm">Daniel 1:5</a>; <a href="/2_kings/25-29.htm">2 Kings 25:29</a>. Presence at the table is expressed by עַל שֻׂלְחָן (<a href="/2_samuel/11.htm">2 Samuel 11, 12</a>). It was esteemed an essential part of royal munificence throughout the East that the king should feed a large number of retainers and dependants. Cf. the account of Solomon's daffy provision in <a href="/1_kings/4-22.htm">1 Kings 4:22, 23</a>; also <a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28</a>; <a href="/judges/1-7.htm">Judges 1:7</a>]; for so [i.e., in like manner, with food]; they came to me [lit., "came near." The Hebrew קָרַב often includes, as here, the idea of succour. Cf. <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19</a>; <a href="/lamentations/3-57.htm">Lamentations 3:57</a>. Barzillai certainly came (<a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27</a>), and probably Chimham, but the Speaker's Commentary is mistaken when it says that "Chimham is mentioned as present." He was present at the return of David (<a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31, 38</a>, but not necessarily before] when I fled because of [lit., "from the face of "] Absalom thy brother. The mention of Absalom, and those terrible days of revolt and anarchy, when he was constrained to flee for his life, seems to have reminded the dying king of one of the bitterest ingredients of that bitter cup of shame and suffering - the cruel curses of Shimei. He remembers that the sin of Shimei, which was nothing else than treason and blasphemy, has so far escaped punishment. In a moment of generous enthusiasm, he had included Shimei in the general amnesty which he proclaimed on his return (<a href="/2_samuel/19-23.htm">2 Samuel 19:23</a>). He had thought, no doubt, at the time only of the offence against himself; he had forgotten his sacred and representative character as "the Lord's anointed;" or if he had remembered it (ver. 21) the emotions of that memorable day had obscured or perverted his sense of justice and duty. But he has since realized - and the thought weighs upon his conscience in the chamber of death - that he then pardoned what he had no power to pardon, viz., a sin to which the Mosaic law attached the penalty of death. For blasphemy, as for murder, there was no expiation short of the death of the blasphemer (<a href="/leviticus/24-14.htm">Leviticus 24:14-16</a>; cf. <a href="/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10, 13</a>); and blasphemy, like murder, though not perhaps to the same extent, involved those who heard it in its guilt, until they had discharged themselves of their sin upon the head of the guilty (<a href="/leviticus/14-14.htm">Leviticus 14:14</a>; cf. <a href="/leviticus/5-1.htm">Leviticus 5:1</a>). But Shimei, so far from having suffered the penalty of the law, had been twice protected against it; twice preserved alive, in defiance of law, by the supreme magistrate, the executor of law. And David, who has been charging his son to keep the law, now realizes that he himself has been a law breaker. He has kept his oath, sworn to his own or his people's hurt, and he will keep it to the end. But Solomon is under no such obligation. He can demand the long arrears of justice, none the less due because of the time that has elapsed and the royal laches ("nullum tempus occurrit regi"); he can deal with the blasphemer as the law directs, and this David now charges him to do. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But show תַּֽעֲשֶׂה־ (ta·‘ă·śeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make loving devotion חֶ֔סֶד (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty to the sons וְלִבְנֵ֨י (wə·liḇ·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Barzillai בַרְזִלַּ֤י (ḇar·zil·lay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1271.htm">Strong's 1271: </a> Barzillai -- 'man of iron', three Israelites the Gileadite, הַגִּלְעָדִי֙ (hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1569.htm">Strong's 1569: </a> Gileadite -- a descendant of Gilead, also an inhabitant of Gilead and let them be וְהָי֖וּ (wə·hā·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be among those who eat בְּאֹכְלֵ֣י (bə·’ō·ḵə·lê) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat at your table, שֻׁלְחָנֶ֑ךָ (šul·ḥā·ne·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7979.htm">Strong's 7979: </a> A table, a meal because כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they stood by קָרְב֣וּ (qā·rə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach me אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to when I fled בְּבָרְחִ֕י (bə·ḇā·rə·ḥî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1272.htm">Strong's 1272: </a> To bolt, to flee suddenly from מִפְּנֵ֖י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face your brother אָחִֽיךָ׃ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) Absalom. אַבְשָׁל֥וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:7 But show kindness to the sons (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>