Chimham Summary
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Chimham, son of Barzillai, accompanied David to Jerusalem after Absalom's rebellion.
the servant of Barzillai (2SA 19:37)
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· Also called · H3643 none · 2SA 19:37 as they; like to them
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- he כִּמְהָם kiməham · H3643 · 2SA 19:37
- he כִּמְהָם · H3643
- el Χαμααμ Xamaam · none · 2SA 19:37
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Chimham Article
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Chimham was the son of Barzillai the Gileadite, who was a wealthy man from Rogelim. During Absalom's rebellion against King David, Barzillai provided support for David and his followers when they fled from Jerusalem (2Sa 17:27-29). After Absalom's defeat, when David returned to Jerusalem, Barzillai accompanied him to the Jordan River. Due to his advanced age, Barzillai declined David's invitation to come with him to Jerusalem. Instead, he sent his son Chimham to go with the king (2Sa 19:37-38). David showed kindness to Chimham and promised to do for him whatever Barzillai requested (2Sa 19:38). Chimham then went on with David to Jerusalem (2Sa 19:40). This act of loyalty and the king's favor suggests that Chimham held a special place in David's court.
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