“Be kind to the sons of Barzillai of Gilead. Make them permanent guests at your table, for they took care of me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

One of the sons of Barzillai mentioned here was probably Chimham. Who the others were is not known. The family continued until the return from the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Show kindness.—The charge of favor to the sons of Barzillai (see 2 Samuel 19:37–40) stands out in pleasant contrast. I…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite Who perhaps was now dead, and therefore he would have kindness s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

These dying counsels concerning Joab and Shimei did not stem from personal anger, but were for the security of Solomon's throne. Joab had committed…