2 Samuel 19:37
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again,.... To his own city, after he is gone ever Jordan, and seen the king a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Chimham - From marginal references it appears that Chimham, having accepted David’s offer, came and settled near…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thy servant Chimham - It is generally understood that this was Barzillai's son; and this is probable from Kg1 2:7,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 19:31-39
David had already graced the triumphs of his restoration with the generous remission of the injuries that had been done…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and be buried by the grave, &c. The ancient affection for the family sepulchre is very remarkable. See Jdg 8:32; 2Sa…
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