But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.
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Gill's Exposition
But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite,.... Who perhaps was now dead, and therefore he would have kindness shown to his posterity for his sake:
and let them be of those that eat of…
Barnes' Notes
One of the sons of Barzillai here intended was probably Chimham (see the margin reference). Who the others were is not known. The family continued down to the return from the captivity, and still held…
Adam Clarke
But show kindness unto the sons of Barzillai - See the notes on Sa2 19:31 (note), etc.
Cambridge Bible
sons of Barzillai the Gileadite The deserving conduct of Barzillai, during David's flight from Absalom, is narrated 2Sa 19:31 seqq. The Chimham there mentioned was probably a son of Barzillai, though…
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