2 Samuel 19:37

New International Reader's Version

Let me go back home. Then I can die in my own town. I can be buried there in the tomb of my father and mother. But let Kimham take my place. Let him go across the river with you. Do for him whatever you wish.”

Cross References

Genesis 47:30

When I join the members of my family who have already died, carry me out of Egypt. Bury me where they are buried.” “I’ll do exactly as you say,” Joseph said.

Genesis 48:21

Then Israel said to Joseph, “I’m about to die. But God will be with all of you. He’ll take you back to the land of your fathers.

Genesis 50:13

They carried his body to the land of Canaan. They buried it in the cave in the field of Machpelah near Mamre. Abraham had bought the cave as a place where he could bury his wife’s body. He had bought the cave and the field from Ephron, the Hittite.

2 Samuel 19:36

I’ll go across the Jordan River with you for a little way. Why should you reward me by taking care of me?

2 Samuel 19:38

The king said, “Kimham will go across with me. I’ll do for him whatever you wish. And I’ll do for you anything you wish.”

2 Samuel 19:40

After the king had gone across the river, he went to Gilgal. Kimham had gone across with him. All the troops of Judah and half of the troops of Israel had taken the king across.

1 Kings 13:22

You came back here and ate bread and drank water. You did it in the place where I told you not to. So your body will not be buried in your family tomb.’ ”

1 Kings 2:7

“But be kind to the sons of Barzillai from Gilead. Provide what they need. They were faithful to me when I had to run away from your brother Absalom.

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah was in charge of the local governors. He was the son of Nathan. Zabud was a priest. He was also the king’s adviser. He was the son of Nathan.

Jeremiah 41:17

They went on their way. They stopped at Geruth Kimham near Bethlehem. They were going to Egypt.

2 Timothy 4:6

I am already being poured out like a drink offering. The time when I will leave is near.

Joshua 23:14

“Now I’m about to die, just as everyone else on earth does. The Lord your God has kept all the good promises he gave you. Every one of them has come true. Not one has failed to come true. And you know that with all your heart and soul.

2 Peter 1:14

I know my tent will soon be removed. Our Lord Jesus Christ has made that clear to me.