2 Samuel 19:37

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then please let me go back so that I can die in my own town and be buried in the grave of my father and mother. But here is Kimham; take him back with you as a servant, my lord and king. Do whatever you want with him.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 41:17

Johanan and the other army officers were afraid of the Chaldeans. The king of Babylon had chosen Gedaliah to be governor of Judah. But Ishmael murdered Gedaliah, and Johanan was afraid that the Chaldeans would be angry. So they decided to run away to Egypt. On the way to Egypt, they stayed at Geruth Kimham, near the town of Bethlehem.

1 Kings 2:7

“Also, be kind to the children of Barzillai from Gilead. Be friends with them, and let them eat at your table, because they helped me when I ran away from your brother Absalom.

2 Samuel 19:40

The king crossed the Jordan River to Gilgal. Kimham went with him. All the people of Judah and half the people of Israel led David across the river.

2 Peter 1:14

I know that I must soon leave this body. Our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that.

2 Timothy 4:6

My life is being given as an offering for God. The time has come for me to leave this life here.

1 Kings 13:22

He told you not to eat or drink anything in this place, but you came back here and ate and drank. So your body will not be buried in your family grave.”

Joshua 23:14

“It is almost time for me to die. You know and really believe that the Lord has done many great things for you. You know that the Lord your God has not failed in any of his promises. He has kept every promise that he has made to us.

Genesis 50:13

They carried his body to Canaan and buried it in the cave at Machpelah. This was the cave near Mamre in the field that Abraham bought from Ephron the Hittite. Abraham bought that cave to use as a burial place.

Genesis 48:21

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, my time to die is almost here, but God will still be with you. He will lead you back to the land of your ancestors.

Genesis 47:30

Bury me in the place where my ancestors are buried. Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in our family grave.” Joseph answered, “I promise that I will do what you say.”

2 Samuel 19:36

I don’t need any of the things that you want to give me. I will cross the Jordan River with you.

2 Samuel 19:38

The king answered, “Kimham will go back with me. I will be kind to him for you. I will do anything for you.”

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and an advisor to King Solomon;