1 Kings 2:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

1 Kings 2:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 h...
1 Kings 2:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: (f) for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother. (f) That is, they d...
1 Kings 2:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Death of David; Solomon Established on his Throne. The main source of this chapter is the same as that of 1, but interspersed are Deuteronomic additions ( 1 Kings 2:3 f., 1 Kings 2:10-12 ; 1 Kin...
1 Kings 2:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Barzillai. Compare 2 Samuel 17:27 ; 2 Samuel 17:29 ; 2 Samuel 19:31 ; 2 Samuel 19:32 .
1 Kings 2:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. But show kindness unto t...
1 Kings 2:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Show kindness un...
1 Kings 2:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

David's last Will and Testament The recital of David's last charge to Solomon and his death is followed by an account of the execution of Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei. 3, 4. Cp. Deuteronomy 17 ;...
1 Kings 2:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Shew kindness . — The charge of favour to the sons of Barzillai (see 2 Samuel 19:37-40 ) stands out in pleasant contrast. It has been noted that in Jeremiah 41:17 there is a reference to “the hab...
1 Kings 2:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

New Responsibilities for the New King 1 Kings 2:1-9 1 Chronicles 28:1-21 ; 1 Chronicles 29:1-30 should be read as coming between this and the preceding chapter. It was with a ripe knowledge...
1 Kings 2:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In the last charge of David there was first a recognition of the sphere of Solomon's safety. In all probability his personal influence had been great with his son, but now he was going "the way of al...
1 Kings 2:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(5) Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he...
1 Kings 2:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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...
1 Kings 2:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 7. For so they c...
1 Kings 2:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Show kindness to the sons of Barzillai David's gratitude here expressed is remarkable. Barzillai only desired him to show kindness to Chimham, 2 Samuel 19:37 ; but he extends it to all his sons....
1 Kings 2:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

DAVID'S LAST WORDS TO SOLOMON (vs.1-9) As David was about to die, his words to Solomon have serious significance. Just as Paul ( 2 Timothy 4:1-6 ) and Peter ( 2 Peter 1:12-15 ) were concerned abo...
1 Kings 2:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

David's Dying Charge; David's Death and Burial. B. C. 1015. 1 Now the days of David drew...
1 Kings 2:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Quest. Why doth he not require the like kindness to Mephibosheth the son of his dear Jonathan? Answ. Either he and his were now extinct, or by their after-miscarriages had forfeited his favour....
1 Kings 2:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 1 Kings 2:5 . Shed the blood of war in peace; i.e. , murderously slew the inoffensive; shed, in peace, blood which should only flow in war. Put the blood of w...
1 Kings 2:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Kings 2:1-11 I. In this passage we notice the calmness and quietude of spirit with which David looked forward to the termination of his earthly career. In order to place ourselves in the positio...
1 Kings 2:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 2:5 . Thou knowest what Joab did to me. David does not mention Absalom, but that was the deed that touched his heart; the blood of Abner and of Amasa still cried to heaven. 1 Kings 2:9 ....
1 Kings 2:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai. Gratitude for kindnesses repaid An old English story tells of Frescobald, an Italian merchant who showed great kindness to Thomas Cromwell when he was...
1 Kings 2:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE LAST WORDS AND DEATH OF DAVID .—The death of David, and of course the charge which preceded it, did not follow immediately (as the casual reader might be tempted to s...
1 Kings 2:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Death of David
1 Kings 2:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 15:13-15 ; 2 Samuel 17:27-29 ; 2 Samuel 19:28 ; 2 Samuel 19:31-40 ; 2 Samuel 9:10 ; 2 Samuel 9:7 ; Luke 12:37 ; Luke 22:28-30 ; Proverbs 27:10 ; Revelation 3:20 ; Revelation 3:21...
1 Kings 2:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For so — With such kindness.

1 Kings 2:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Kings 2:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Kings 2:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Kings 2:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Kings 2:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 2:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Kings 2:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 2:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Kings 2:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Kings 2:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 2:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Kings 2:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 2:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Kings 2:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 2:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes