2 Samuel 19:37

Contemporary English Version 1995

Just let me return to my hometown, where I can someday be buried near my father and mother. My servant Chimham can go with you, and you can treat him as your own.

Cross References

Jeremiah 41:17

toward Egypt. They wanted to go there, because they were afraid of what the Babylonians would do when they found out that Ishmael had killed Gedaliah, the ruler appointed by King Nebuchadnezzar. On the way to Egypt, we stopped at the town of Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem.

1 Kings 2:7

The sons of Barzillai from Gilead helped me when I was running from your brother Absalom. Be kind to them and let them eat at your table.

2 Samuel 19:40

Chimham crossed the river with David. All of Judah's army and half of Israel's army were there to help David cross the river.

2 Peter 1:14

And our Lord Jesus Christ has already told me that I will soon leave it behind.

2 Timothy 4:6

Now the time has come for me to die. My life is like a drink offering being poured out on the altar.

1 Kings 13:22

He told you not to eat or drink anything here, but you came home and ate with me. And so, when you die, your body won't be buried in your family tomb.

Joshua 23:14

I will soon die, as everyone must. But deep in your hearts you know that the Lord has kept every promise he ever made to you. Not one of them has been broken.

Genesis 50:13

They took him to Mamre in Canaan and buried him in Machpelah Cave, the burial place Abraham had bought from Ephron the Hittite.

Genesis 48:21

After that, Jacob said, “Joseph, you can see that I won't live much longer. But God will be with you and will lead you back to the land he promised our family long ago.

Genesis 47:30

Instead, bury me in the place where my ancestors are buried.” “I will do what you have asked,” Joseph answered.

2 Samuel 19:36

I'll cross the river with you, but I'll only go a little way on the other side. You don't have to be so kind to me.

2 Samuel 19:38

David said, “I'll take Chimham with me, and whatever you ask me to do for him, I'll do. And if there's anything else you want, I'll also do that.”