Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king said, “Kimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever you wish. And anything you desire from me I will do for you.” New Living Translation “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.” English Standard Version 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.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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.” New American Standard Bible 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.” NASB 1995 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.” NASB 1977 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.” Legacy Standard Bible 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.” Amplified Bible 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.” Christian Standard Bible 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.” Holman Christian Standard Bible 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.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version 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." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "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." Good News Translation 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." International Standard Version 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!" NET Bible 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." New Heart English Bible 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." Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe 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.” World English Bible 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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.” Young's Literal Translation 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.' Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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.” New American Bible 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.” New Revised Standard Version 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.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Kindness to Barzillai…37Please 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.” 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.” 39So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.… Cross References 1 Kings 2:7 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. 2 Samuel 9:1-13 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.” ... 2 Samuel 17:27-29 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.” 2 Samuel 16:1-4 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.’” ... 1 Samuel 18:3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. 1 Samuel 20:14-17 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.” ... 1 Samuel 20:42 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. 1 Samuel 22:3-4 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. 1 Kings 1:33 “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. 1 Kings 1:38 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. 1 Kings 1:44 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. 1 Kings 2:8-9 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.” Matthew 10:40-42 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.” Matthew 25:34-40 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.’ ... Luke 6:38 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.” Treasury of Scripture 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. require [heb] choose Jump to Previous Chimham Cross Desire Eyes Fix Good Kimham Pleases Require Seem Seems Sight Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next Chimham Cross Desire Eyes Fix Good Kimham Pleases Require Seem Seems Sight Whatever Whatsoever2 Samuel 19 1. Joab causes the king to cease his mourning9. The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back 11. David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah 18. Shimei is pardoned 24. Mephibosheth excused 32. Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family 41. The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them The king replied 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. “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.” Persons / Places / Events 1. King DavidThe 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. 2. Chimham 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. 3. Barzillai the Gileadite 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. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, where David is returning to re-establish his rule after the civil unrest caused by Absalom's rebellion. 5. The Crossing of the Jordan This event symbolizes a transition and restoration of David's kingship, as he returns to his rightful place as the leader of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of Loyalty and SupportBarzillai'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. Gratitude and Generosity 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. Legacy of Kindness 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. God's Faithfulness in Restoration 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. Intergenerational Blessings 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. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 19How 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? Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)? What historical or archaeological evidence confirms the large-scale support David received upon returning as described in 2 Samuel 19:9-10? 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? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The kingהַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Chimham כִּמְהָ֔ם (kim·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3643: Chimham -- an attendant of David, also a place near Bethlehem will cross over יַעֲבֹ֣ר (ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on with me, אִתִּי֙ (’it·tî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among and I וַאֲנִי֙ (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will do אֶעֱשֶׂה־ (’e·‘ĕ·śeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for him לּ֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew what seems good הַטּ֖וֹב (haṭ·ṭō·wḇ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good in your sight, בְּעֵינֶ֑יךָ (bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and I will do אֶֽעֱשֶׂה־ (’e·‘ĕ·śeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for you לָּֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew whatever וְכֹ֛ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you desire תִּבְחַ֥ר (tiḇ·ḥar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 977: To try, select of me.” עָלַ֖י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links 2 Samuel 19:38 NIV2 Samuel 19:38 NLT 2 Samuel 19:38 ESV 2 Samuel 19:38 NASB 2 Samuel 19:38 KJV 2 Samuel 19:38 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 19:38 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 19:38 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 19:38 French Bible 2 Samuel 19:38 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 19:38 The king answered Chimham shall go over (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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