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And anything you desire from me I will do for you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Good,” the king agreed. “Kimham will go with me, and I will help him in any way you would like. And I will do for you anything you want.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king answered, “Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do for him whatever seems good to you, and all that you desire of me I will do for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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, <i>that</i> will I do for thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the king answered, “Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good to you. Now whatever you request of me, I will do for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the king answered, “Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight; and whatever you require of me, I will do for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king answered, &#8220Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight; and whatever you require of me, I will do for you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the king answered, “Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight; and whatever you require of me, I will do for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the king answered, “Chimham shall pass over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight; and whatever you require of me, I will do for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The king answered, “Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good to you; and whatever you ask of me, I will do for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king replied, “Chimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good to you, and whatever you desire from me I will do for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king replied, &#8220Chimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good to you, and whatever you desire from me I will do for you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David said, "I'll take Chimham with me, and whatever you ask me to do for him, I'll do. And if there's anything else you want, I'll also do that." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Chimham will go across with me," the king said. "I will do for him whatever you want. Anything you wish I'll do for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king answered, "I will take him with me and do for him whatever you want. And I will do for you anything you ask." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king answered, "Chimham will accompany me, and I'll do for him whatever seems best to you! I'll do anything for you that you want!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king replied, "Kimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever I deem appropriate. And whatever you choose, I will do for you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And the king answered, "Kimham will go over with me, and I will do for him whatever I consider appropriate, and whatever you require of me I will do for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good to thee: and whatever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king answered, “Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good to you. Whatever you request of me, that I will do for you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king says, “Chimham goes over with me, and I do to him that which [is] good in your eyes, indeed, all that you fix on me I do to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king saith, 'With me doth Chimham go over, and I do to him that which is good in thine eyes, yea, all that thou dost fix on me I do to thee.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will say, With me shall Chimham pass over, and I will do to him the good in thine eyes; and all which thou shalt choose of me I will do to thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to him: Let Chamaam go over with me, and I will do for him whatsoever shall please thee, and all that thou shalt ask of me, thou shalt obtain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so the king said to him: “Let Chimham cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever will be pleasing to you. And all that you ask of me, you shall obtain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to him, “Chimham shall cross over with me, and for him I will do whatever seems good to you. And anything else you would like me to do for you, I will do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The king answered, “Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do for him whatever seems good to you; and all that you desire of me I will do for you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the king said, Bimham shall go over with me and I will do to him that which seems good to you; and whatever you shall ask of me, that will I do for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King said: “Bemhem will cross with me, and I shall do for him everything that is pleasing in my eyes, and all that you have desired from me I shall do for you!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king said, Let Chamaam go over with me, and I will do to him what is good in my sight; and whatsoever thou shalt choose at my hand, I will do for thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5962" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">David's Kindness to Barzillai</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>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.” <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3643.htm" title="3643: kim·hām (N-proper-ms) -- An attendant of David, also a place near Bethlehem. From kamahh; pining; Kimham, an Israelite.">“Chimham</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ya·‘ă·ḇōr (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">will cross over</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tî (Prep:: 1cs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">and I</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will do</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: haṭ·ṭō·wḇ (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">what seems good</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in your sight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and I will do</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">for you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: tiḇ·ḥar (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">you desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">of me.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1-13</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-4</a></span><br />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.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a></span><br />Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-17</a></span><br />And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.” / So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42</a></span><br />And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-3.htm">1 Samuel 22:3-4</a></span><br />From there David went to Mizpeh of Moab, where he said to the king of Moab, “Please let my father and mother stay with you until I learn what God will do for me.” / So he left them in the care of the king of Moab, and they stayed with him the whole time David was in the stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33</a></span><br />“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38</a></span><br />Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">1 Kings 1:44</a></span><br />And with Solomon, the king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have set him on the king’s mule.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">1 Kings 2:8-9</a></span><br />Keep 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.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a></span><br />He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34-40</a></span><br />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.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good to you: and whatever you shall require of me, that will I do for you.</p><p class="hdg">require [heb] choose </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">Chimham</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-36.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-36.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-21.htm">Fix</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">Good</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Kimham</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-11.htm">Require</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-15.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Chimham</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-37.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-25.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-6.htm">Fix</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Kimham</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-6.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-59.htm">Require</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-4.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-37.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Joab causes the king to cease his mourning</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Shimei is pardoned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">Mephibosheth excused</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/2_samuel/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The king replied</b><br>This phrase refers to King David, who is responding to Barzillai the Gileadite. David's kingship is central to the narrative of 2 Samuel, highlighting his role as a leader chosen by God. His responses often reflect his character and the divine wisdom attributed to him. David's interactions with his subjects often reveal his diplomatic skills and his ability to maintain loyalty among his followers.<p><b>“Chimham will cross over with me</b><br>Chimham is likely the son of Barzillai, who had supported David during Absalom's rebellion. The phrase "cross over" indicates a transition or journey, possibly across the Jordan River, symbolizing a new beginning or alliance. This act of taking Chimham with him signifies David's gratitude and the continuation of Barzillai's legacy. It also reflects the cultural importance of loyalty and the passing of favor from one generation to the next.<p><b>and I will do for him what is good in your sight</b><br>David promises to honor Barzillai's wishes concerning Chimham, showing respect and gratitude. This reflects the biblical principle of honoring those who have shown kindness and loyalty. The phrase "what is good in your sight" suggests a personal and subjective standard, emphasizing the relational aspect of David's promise. It underscores the importance of fulfilling commitments and the value of personal integrity.<p><b>and I will do for you whatever you desire of me.”</b><br>David extends his promise to Barzillai himself, offering to fulfill any request. This demonstrates David's generosity and the reciprocal nature of relationships in biblical times. It also highlights the theme of covenant loyalty, where mutual support and faithfulness are expected. This promise can be seen as a type of Christ, who offers to fulfill the desires of those who follow Him, reflecting the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, David is the king of Israel who is returning to Jerusalem after the rebellion of his son Absalom. His response to Barzillai reflects his gratitude and willingness to honor those who supported him during his time of need.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chimham.htm">Chimham</a></b><br>The son of Barzillai, who is offered the opportunity to go with King David to Jerusalem. This reflects the king's desire to show kindness to Barzillai by extending his favor to his family.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/barzillai_the_gileadite.htm">Barzillai the Gileadite</a></b><br>A wealthy and elderly supporter of David who provided for the king during Absalom's rebellion. His loyalty and generosity are acknowledged by David, who offers to reward him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where David is returning to re-establish his rule after the civil unrest caused by Absalom's rebellion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crossing_of_the_jordan.htm">The Crossing of the Jordan</a></b><br>This event symbolizes a transition and restoration of David's kingship, as he returns to his rightful place as the leader of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_and_support.htm">The Importance of Loyalty and Support</a></b><br>Barzillai's support of David during a time of crisis exemplifies the value of loyalty. In our lives, we should strive to be loyal and supportive to those in need, reflecting Christ's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_generosity.htm">Gratitude and Generosity</a></b><br>David's response to Barzillai's kindness by offering to care for Chimham teaches us the importance of expressing gratitude and being generous to those who have helped us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_kindness.htm">Legacy of Kindness</a></b><br>The kindness shown by Barzillai had a lasting impact, as seen in David's instructions to Solomon. Our acts of kindness can leave a legacy that influences future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>David's return to Jerusalem symbolizes God's faithfulness in restoring what was lost. We can trust God to restore and redeem situations in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intergenerational_blessings.htm">Intergenerational Blessings</a></b><br>The blessing extended to Chimham shows how the faithfulness of one generation can bring blessings to the next. We should consider how our actions today can impact future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david's_promise_to_shimei_change.htm">How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_david's_support_in_2_sam_19.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence confirms the large-scale support David received upon returning as described in 2 Samuel 19:9-10?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judah-israel_conflict_in_2_sam_19_consistent.htm">Does the tribal conflict between Judah and Israel in 2 Samuel 19:40-43 align with other historical sources, or is there a possible inconsistency in how the tribes' loyalties shift?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Chimham</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּמְהָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(kim·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3643.htm">Strong's 3643: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chimham -- an attendant of David, also a place near Bethlehem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will cross over</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲבֹ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with me,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will do</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶעֱשֶׂה־</span> <span class="translit">(’e·‘ĕ·śeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for him</span><br /><span class="heb">לּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">what seems good</span><br /><span class="heb">הַטּ֖וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(haṭ·ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in your sight,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I will do</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶֽעֱשֶׂה־</span> <span class="translit">(’e·‘ĕ·śeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for you</span><br /><span class="heb">לָּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֹ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you desire</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּבְחַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(tiḇ·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> </span><span class="str2">To try, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of me.”</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:38 The king answered Chimham shall go over (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:39" /></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>