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.”
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.”
- KJV 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.
- BSB The 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.”
- NASB 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.”
- NLT “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.”
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Quick answer
David agreed to take Chimham and promised to do whatever Barzillai requested. It matters because the king honored his benefactor's wishes with generous goodwill.
Overview
David received Chimham and pledged open-handed favor toward Barzillai and his house. The exchange seals a relationship of mutual loyalty and gratitude. It illustrates how kindness shown to the king in his need is remembered and rewarded with lasting blessing.
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