1 Kings 2:7
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite,.... Who perhaps was now dead, and therefore he would have…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
One of the sons of Barzillai here intended was probably Chimham (see the margin reference). Who the others were is not…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But show kindness unto the sons of Barzillai - See the notes on Sa2 19:31 (note), etc.
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
sons of Barzillai the Gileadite The deserving conduct of Barzillai, during David's flight from Absalom, is narrated 2Sa…
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