The kinganswered,"Chimhamshall crossoverwith me, and I will dofor him whatis goodin your sight;and whateveryou requireof me, I will dofor you."
"Pleaselet your servantreturn,that I may diein my own citynearthe graveof my fatherand my mother.However, hereis your servantChimham,let him crossoverwith my lordthe king,and dofor him whatis goodin your sight."
Allthe peoplecrossedoverthe Jordanand the kingcrossedtoo. The kingthen kissedBarzillaiand blessedhim, and he returnedto his place.
"But showkindnessto the sonsof Barzillaithe Gileadite,and let them be among those who eatat your table;for they assistedme when I fledfrom Absalomyour brother.
And they wentand stayedin GeruthChimham,whichis besideBethlehem,in order to proceedinto Egypt
