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But here is your servant Kimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him whatever you wish.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then let me return again to die in my own town, where my father and mother are buried. But here is your servant, my son Kimham. Let him go with my lord the king and receive whatever you want to give him.” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him go over with my lord the king, and do for him whatever seems good to you.” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/2_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Please let your servant turn back again, that I may die in my own city, near the grave 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 seems good to you.” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Please let your servant return, so that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. However, 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="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. However, here is your servant Chimham, let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. However, 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="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. However, here is your servant Chimham, let him pass over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Please let your servant return, so that I may die in my own city [and be buried] by the grave of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham [my son]; let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what seems good to you.” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Please let your servant return so 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. Do for him what seems good to you.” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Please let your servant return so 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. Do for him what seems good to you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, by the grave of my father and my mother. But behold, thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Just let me return to my hometown, where I can someday be buried near my father and mother. My servant Chimham can go with you, and you can treat him as your own. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, by the grave of my father and my mother. But behold, thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Please let me go back so that I can die in my city near the grave of my father and mother. But here is Chimham. Let him go across with you. And do for him what you think is right." <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then let me go back home and die near my parents' grave. Here is my son Chimham, who will serve you; take him with you, Your Majesty, and do for him as you think best." <a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Please let your servant return so I can die in my own home town near the grave of my father and mother. Meanwhile, here is your servant Chimham! Let him accompany your majesty the king. Please do for him whatever seems best to you." <a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Let me return so that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. But look, here is your servant Kimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him whatever seems appropriate to you." <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Please let your servant return, so that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and my mother. But look, here is your servant Kimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what seems good to you." <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Let thy servant, I pray thee, return again, that I may die in my own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good to thee. <a href="/web/2_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Please let your servant turn back again, that I may die in my own city, by the grave of my father and 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.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Please let your servant turn back again, and I die in my own city, near the burying-place of my father and of my mother—and behold, your servant Chimham, let him pass over with my lord the king, and do to him that which [is] good in your eyes.” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Let, I pray thee, thy servant turn back again, and I die in mine own city, near the burying-place of my father and of my mother, -- and lo, thy servant Chimham, let him pass over with my lord the king, and do thou to him that which is good in thine eyes.' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Turn back now thy servant and I will die in my city, by the grave of my father and my mother: and behold, thy servant Chimham shall pass over with my lord the king; and do to him what is good in thine eyes.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I beseech thee let thy servant return, and die in my own city, and be buried by the sepulchre of my father, and of my mother. But there is thy servant Chamaam, let him go with thee, my lord, the king, and do to him whatsoever seemeth good to thee. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I beg you that I, your servant, may be returned and may die in my own city, and may be buried beside the sepulcher of my father and my mother. But there is your servant Chimham; let him go with you, my lord the king. And do for him whatever seems good to you.” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Please let your servant go back to die in my own city by the tomb of my father and mother. Here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him whatever seems good to you.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Please let your servant return, so that I may die in my own town, near the graves of my father and my mother. But here is your servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do for him whatever seems good to you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Let your servant turn back again, that I may die in my own city and be buried beside the grave of my father and my mother. But behold here is with you your servant Bimham my son; let him go over with my lord the king, and do you to him what seems good in your sight. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Let your Servant stay. I shall die in my city by the side of the tomb of my father and of my mother. See your Servant with you, my son Bemhem; let him pass with you my Lord King and do for him whatever is good in your eyes!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back, that I may die in mine own city, by the grave of my father and my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Let, I pray thee, thy servant remain, and I will die in my city, by the tomb of my father and of my mother. And, behold, thy servant Chamaam shall go over with my lord the king; and do thou to him as it seems good in thine eyes. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-37.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5944" 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/2_samuel/19.htm">David's Kindness to Barzillai</a> …36Your servant could go with the king only a short distance past the Jordan; why should the king repay me with such a reward? 37<a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">let your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šāḇ- (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">return,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: wə·’ā·muṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.h-1cs) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">that I may die</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘î·rî (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in my own city</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/6913.htm" title="6913: qe·ḇer (N-msc) -- A grave, sepulcher. Or qibrah; from qabar; a sepulchre.">the tomb</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of my father</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: wə·’im·mî (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">and mother.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">But here</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">is your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3643.htm" title="3643: ḵim·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.">Let him cross over</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wa·‘ă·śêh- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and do</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/2895.htm" title="2895: ṭō·wḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be pleasing or good. A primitive root, to be good in the widest sense.">is 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> 38The king replied, “Chimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good in your sight, and I will do for you whatever you desire of me.”…<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="/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29-30</a> When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, / but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” Joseph answered, “I will do as you have requested.” <a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16-17</a> But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</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="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">2 Samuel 15:19-22</a> Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you also go with us? Go back and stay with the new king, since you are both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland. / In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness.” / But Ittai answered the king, “As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be!” ... <a href="/1_samuel/22-3.htm">1 Samuel 22:3-4</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-33</a> The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” <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/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="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-38</a> Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31-33</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/19-38.htm">2 Samuel 19:38-39</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.” / So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home. <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40-43</a> 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. / Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” / And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?” ... <a href="/matthew/8-21.htm">Matthew 8:21-22</a> Another of His disciples requested, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” / But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” <a href="/luke/9-59.htm">Luke 9:59-62</a> Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” / But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” / Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” ... <a href="/john/19-26.htm">John 19:26-27</a> When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:1</a> Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;I may die<a href="/genesis/48-21.htm">Genesis 48:21</a> And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.<a href="/joshua/23-14.htm">Joshua 23:14</a> And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.<a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Luke 2:29,30</a> Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: … by the grave<a href="/genesis/47-30.htm">Genesis 47:30</a> But I will lie with my fathers, and thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their buryingplace. And he said, I will do as thou hast said.<a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Genesis 49:29-31</a> And he charged them, and said unto them, I am to be gathered unto my people: bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in the field of Ephron the Hittite, … <a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Genesis 50:13</a> For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan, and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which Abraham bought with the field for a possession of a buryingplace of Ephron the Hittite, before Mamre.Chimham<a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40</a> Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.<a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</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="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17</a> And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Chimham</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-3.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-23.htm">Die</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-35.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-22.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-36.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Chimham</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Die</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-19.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-23.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 19</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Joab causes the king to cease his mourning</a> 9. <a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back</a> 11. <a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah</a> 18. <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Shimei is pardoned</a> 24. <a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">Mephibosheth excused</a> 32. <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family</a> 41. <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them</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/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>Please let your servant return This phrase reflects the humility and respect of Barzillai, who is speaking to King David. Barzillai was an elderly man who had provided for David during his time of need. His request to return home shows his desire for peace and rest in his old age. The term "servant" indicates his submission and loyalty to the king, a common cultural expression of respect in ancient Israel.that I may die in my own city Barzillai's wish to die in his own city highlights the importance of one's homeland in ancient Near Eastern culture. It was customary for individuals to desire to be buried in their ancestral land, which was seen as a way to maintain familial and tribal connections even in death. This reflects the deep connection to land and heritage that was prevalent in Israelite society.near the tomb of my father and mother The mention of his parents' tomb underscores the significance of family lineage and ancestral burial sites in Israelite culture. Tombs were often located in family plots, and being buried near one's ancestors was a way to honor them and maintain family unity. This also reflects the biblical theme of honoring one's father and mother, as seen in the Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a>).But here is your servant Chimham Barzillai offers Chimham, likely his son or a close relative, to serve King David. This act of offering a younger family member to the king demonstrates Barzillai's continued loyalty and support for David's reign. It also shows the practice of entrusting the next generation to serve and support the king, ensuring ongoing allegiance and service.Let him cross over with my lord the king The phrase "cross over" refers to crossing the Jordan River, which was a significant geographical and symbolic boundary in Israel. Crossing the Jordan often represented entering into a new phase or chapter, as seen when the Israelites entered the Promised Land (Joshua 3-4). Barzillai's request for Chimham to accompany David signifies a transition and the continuation of support for the king's journey and reign.and do for him what is good in your sight. Barzillai entrusts Chimham to David's care, expressing confidence in the king's wisdom and benevolence. This reflects the biblical principle of trusting in the righteous judgment of a godly leader. It also echoes the theme of seeking favor and blessing from those in authority, as seen in other biblical narratives where individuals seek the king's favor (e.g., <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Esther 5:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/barzillai_the_gileadite.htm">Barzillai the Gileadite</a> An elderly and wealthy man who supported King David during Absalom's rebellion. He is the speaker in this verse, expressing his desire to return to his homeland. 2. <a href="/topical/c/chimham.htm">Chimham</a> Likely the son of Barzillai, whom Barzillai offers to King David to serve in his place. This act demonstrates Barzillai's loyalty and trust in David. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The king of Israel, returning to Jerusalem after the defeat of Absalom. He is the recipient of Barzillai's request and offer. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a> A region east of the Jordan River, where Barzillai resides. It is significant as a place of refuge and support for David during his time of need. 5. <a href="/topical/a/absalom's_rebellion.htm">Absalom's Rebellion</a> The backdrop of this event, where David's son Absalom attempted to usurp the throne, leading to a civil conflict within Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_faithfulness.htm">Loyalty and Faithfulness</a> Barzillai's actions remind us of the importance of loyalty and faithfulness to those we serve and support, especially in times of adversity. <a href="/topical/g/generational_blessings.htm">Generational Blessings</a> Barzillai's offer of Chimham to David illustrates the concept of generational blessings and the importance of preparing the next generation to serve and lead. <a href="/topical/h/honoring_elders.htm">Honoring Elders</a> David's respect for Barzillai's wishes underscores the biblical principle of honoring our elders and valuing their wisdom and desires. <a href="/topical/s/selflessness_in_service.htm">Selflessness in Service</a> Barzillai's willingness to step aside for Chimham's benefit teaches us about selflessness and the joy of seeing others succeed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 19</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_kings_19_and_isaiah_37_differ.htm">If 2 Kings 19:20-34 and Isaiah 37:21-35 recount the same event, why are there variations in details between the two texts?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_isaiah_37_and_2_kings_19_differ.htm">Why do Isaiah 37:33-35 and parallel biblical accounts (e.g., 2 Kings 19) differ in describing Sennacherib's retreat and the exact nature of the Assyrian defeat?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_19_4_exaggerated.htm">Is there any historical or cultural precedent to justify the humiliating act of shaving half the beard and cutting garments (1 Chronicles 19:4), or does this detail seem exaggerated?</a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) Chimham.--It appears from <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm" title="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.">1Kings 2:7</a>, where David gives charge to Solomon to care for Barzillai's sons, that Chimham was his son. This might be supposed from the narrative here, but is not expressly stated. 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> mention is made of "the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem," from which it is supposed that David conveyed to Chimham a house upon his own paternal estate.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - That I may die in mine own city...by the grave of my father and of my mother. The inserted words, "and be buried," are very matter of fact and commonplace. What Barzillai wished was that, when death overtook him, it should find him in the old abode of his family, where his father and mother had died, and where their tombs were. This regard for the family sepulchre was hereditary among the Israelites, who followed in it the example of their forefather (see <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Genesis 49:29-31</a>). Chimham. David remembered Barzillai's kindness to the last, and. on his dying bed specially commended Chimham and his brothers to the care of Solomon. In <a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17</a> we read of "the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem," whence it has been supposed that David also endowed the sen of Barzillai with land near his own city. Stanley ('Jewish Church,' 2:201) considers that this was a caravanserai founded by Chimham for the hospitable lodging of travellers on their way to Egypt, and that Mary and Joseph found shelter there. It lay to the south of Bethlehem; but there is nothing more than the name to connect it with the son of Barzillai. In ver. 40 he is called in the Hebrew Chimhan. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Please נָ֤א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' let your servant עַבְדְּךָ֙ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant return, יָֽשָׁב־ (yā·šāḇ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again that I may die וְאָמֻ֣ת (wə·’ā·muṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill in my own city בְּעִירִ֔י (bə·‘î·rî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement near עִ֛ם (‘im) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with the tomb קֶ֥בֶר (qe·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6913.htm">Strong's 6913: </a> A grave, sepulcher of my father אָבִ֖י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father and mother. וְאִמִּ֑י (wə·’im·mî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) But here וְהִנֵּ֣ה ׀ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! is your servant עַבְדְּךָ֣ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant Chimham. כִמְהָ֗ם (ḵim·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3643.htm">Strong's 3643: </a> Chimham -- an attendant of David, also a place near Bethlehem Let him cross over יַֽעֲבֹר֙ (ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with my lord אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller the king, הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king and do וַעֲשֵׂה־ (wa·‘ă·śêh-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for him ל֕וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> what אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is good ט֖וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good in your sight.? בְּעֵינֶֽיךָ׃ (bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:37 Please let your servant turn back again (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/19-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:38" /></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>