Verse 7

1 Kings 2:7

English Revised Version

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7 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 from Absalom thy brother.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֨י בַרְזִלַּ֤י הַ/גִּלְעָדִי֙ תַּֽעֲשֶׂה חֶ֔סֶד וְ/הָי֖וּ בְּ/אֹכְלֵ֣י שֻׁלְחָנֶ֑/ךָ כִּי כֵן֙ קָרְב֣וּ אֵלַ֔/י בְּ/בָרְחִ֕/י מִ/פְּנֵ֖י אַבְשָׁל֥וֹם אָחִֽי/ךָ

English Translation

And to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, do kindness, and they shall be among those who eat at your table, for so they came to me when I fled from the face of Absalom your brother.

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Chapter 2 Context

1 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, Focus ↗

2 I go the way of all the earth: he thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; Focus ↗

3 and keep the charge of the LORD thy God (Elohim), to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his... Focus ↗

4 That the LORD may establish his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed... Focus ↗

5 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did unto me, even what he did to the two cap... Focus ↗

6 Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace. Focus ↗

7 But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy...

8 And, behold, there is with thee Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite, of Bahurim, who cursed me wit... Focus ↗

9 Now therefore hold him not guiltless, for thou art a wise man; and thou wilt know what thou oughtest... Focus ↗

10 And David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. Focus ↗

11 And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and... Focus ↗

12 And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly. Focus ↗

13 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bath-sheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou... Focus ↗

14 He said moreover, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And she said, Say on. Focus ↗

15 And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel set their faces on me, that... Focus ↗

16 And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on. Focus ↗

17 And he said, Speak, I pray thee, unto Solomon the king, (for he will not say thee nay,) that he give... Focus ↗

18 And Bath-sheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king. Focus ↗

19 Bath-sheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to... Focus ↗

20 Then she said, I ask one small petition of thee; deny me not. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my... Focus ↗

21 And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother to wife. Focus ↗

22 And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for... Focus ↗

23 Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God (Elohim) do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah ha... Focus ↗

24 Now therefore as the LORD liveth, who hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my fath... Focus ↗

25 And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him, that he died... Focus ↗

26 And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou ar... Focus ↗

27 So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the LORD; that he might fulfill the word of th... Focus ↗

28 And the tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom... Focus ↗

29 And it was told king Solomon, Joab is fled unto the Tent of the LORD, and, behold, he is by the alta... Focus ↗

30 And Benaiah came to the Tent of the LORD, and said unto him, Thus saith the king, Come forth. And he... Focus ↗

31 And the king said unto him, Do as he hath said, and fall upon him, and bury him; that thou mayest ta... Focus ↗

32 And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, because he fell upon two men more righteous a... Focus ↗

33 So shall their blood return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but unto... Focus ↗

34 Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him; and he was buried in his... Focus ↗

35 And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the... Focus ↗

36 And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dw... Focus ↗

37 For on the day thou goest out, and passest over the brook Kidron, know thou for certain that thou sh... Focus ↗

38 And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servan... Focus ↗

39 And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achi... Focus ↗

40 And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish, to seek his servants: and Shimei... Focus ↗

41 And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again. Focus ↗

42 And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD... Focus ↗

43 Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with? Focus ↗

44 The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, tha... Focus ↗

45 But king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for... Focus ↗

46 So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he went out, and fell upon him, that he died.... Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Kings
Chapter: Chapter 2 (46 verses)
Version: English Revised Version

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