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The king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good to you: and whatever you shall require of me, that will I do for you.
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A King's Generous Gratitude
King David's response to Barzillai's loyalty is exceptionally generous. He not only accepts Barzillai's son, Chimham, into his care but also gives Barzillai a blank check to ask for anything on his son's behalf. David's open-ended promise to also grant any future request from Barzillai himself shows a deep, lasting gratitude that seeks to repay kindness abundantly.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me He admitted of him instead of his father:
an…
Presbyterian
Barzillai thought he honored himself by performing any service for the king. Thus, when the saints will be called to inherit the kingdom, they will…