“ 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.

你当恩待基列人巴西莱的众子，使他们常与你同席吃饭；因为我躲避你哥哥押沙龙的时候，他们拿食物来迎接我。

你当恩待基列人巴西莱的众儿子，请他们常与你同席吃饭，因为我躲避你哥哥押沙龙的时候，他们亲近我。

你当恩待基列人巴西莱的众儿子，请他们常与你同席吃饭，因为我躲避你哥哥押沙龙的时候，他们亲近我。

“你要恩待基列人巴西莱的众子，让他们成为你的座上宾，因为我逃避你哥哥押沙龙的时候，他们曾接待我。

但是你要恩待基列人巴西莱的众子，使他们与你同席吃饭，因为我逃避你哥哥押沙龙的时候，他们拿食物来迎接我。

你當恩待基列人巴西萊的眾子，使他們常與你同席吃飯；因為我躲避你哥哥押沙龍的時候，他們拿食物來迎接我。

你當恩待基列人巴西萊的眾兒子，請他們常與你同席吃飯，因為我躲避你哥哥押沙龍的時候，他們親近我。

你當恩待基列人巴西萊的眾兒子，請他們常與你同席吃飯，因為我躲避你哥哥押沙龍的時候，他們親近我。

「你要恩待基列人巴西萊的眾子，讓他們成為你的座上賓，因為我逃避你哥哥押沙龍的時候，他們曾接待我。

但是你要恩待基列人巴西萊的眾子，使他們與你同席吃飯，因為我逃避你哥哥押沙龍的時候，他們拿食物來迎接我。

基列人巴西萊的眾子呢、你要以厚愛待他們，使他們列在你席上喫飯者中間，因為我躲避你哥哥押沙龍的時候，他們是這樣忠愛地來迎接我。

昔我避爾兄押沙龍時、基列人巴西萊眾子來迓、爾當恩待之、使與同席而食、

昔我避爾兄押沙龍時、基列人巴西來眾子來迓、故當待之以恩、視若上賓。

當恩待基列人巴西萊諸子、使之常食於爾席、蓋我避爾兄押沙龍時、彼就我以供給、

“ But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai of Gilead and let them be among those who eat at your table. They stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

But deal loyally with the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, for with such loyalty they met me when I fled from Absalom your brother.

“ Be kind to the sons of Barzillai of Gilead. Make them permanent guests at your table, for they took care of me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

“ Show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite and let them be among those who eat at your table because they supported me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

However, show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for they assisted me when I fled from Absalom your brother.

“ But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother.

But show 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 from Absalom thy brother.

“ Show loyalty to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite and let them be among those who eat at your table because they supported me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

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.

“ Treat fairly the sons of Barzillai of Gilead and provide for their needs, because they helped me when I had to flee from your brother Absalom.

But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother.

“ Don’t be afraid,” David told him.“ You can be sure that I will be kind to you because of your father Jonathan. I’ll give back to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul. And I’ll always provide what you need.”

David came to Mahanaim. Shobi, the son of Nahash, met him there. Shobi was from Rabbah in the land of Ammon. Makir, the son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, met him there too. So did Barzillai from Rogelim in the land of Gilead.They brought beds, bowls and clay pots. They brought wheat, barley, flour, and grain that had been cooked. They brought beans and lentils.They brought honey, butter, sheep, and cheese that was made from cows’ milk. They brought all that food for David and his people to eat. They said,“ These people have become tired. They’ve become hungry and thirsty in the desert.”

You and your sons and your servants must farm the land for him. You must bring in the crops. Then he’ll be taken care of. I’ll always provide what he needs.” Ziba had 15 sons and 20 servants.

A messenger came and spoke to David. He told him,“ The hearts of the Israelites are turned toward Absalom.”Then David spoke to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem. He said,“ Come on! We have to leave right away! If we don’t, none of us will escape from Absalom. He’ll move quickly to catch up with us. He’ll destroy us. His men will kill everyone in the city with their swords.”The king’s officials answered him,“ You are our king and master. We’re ready to do anything you want.”

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in. I will eat with that person, and they will eat with me.‘ Here is what I will do for anyone who has victory over sin. I will give that person the right to sit with me on my throne. In the same way, I had victory. Then I sat down with my Father on his throne.

Don’t desert your friend or a friend of your family. And don’t go to your relative’s house when trouble strikes you. A neighbor nearby is better than a relative far away.

Barzillai had also come down to go across the Jordan River with the king. He wanted to send the king on his way from there. Barzillai was from Rogelim in the land of Gilead.He was very old. He was 80 years old. He had given the king everything he needed while the king was staying in Mahanaim. That’s because Barzillai was very wealthy.The king said to Barzillai,“ Come across the river with me. Stay with me in Jerusalem. I’ll take good care of you.”But Barzillai said to the king,“ I won’t live for many more years. So why should I go up to Jerusalem with you?I’m already 80 years old. I can hardly tell the difference between what is enjoyable and what isn’t. I can hardly taste what I eat and drink. I can’t even hear the voices of male and female singers anymore. So why should I add my problems to yours?I’ll go across the Jordan River with you for a little way. Why should you reward me by taking care of me?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.”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.”So all the people went across the Jordan River. Then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and said goodbye to him. And Barzillai went back home.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.

It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready when he comes. What I’m about to tell you is true. The master will then dress himself so he can serve them. He will have them take their places at the table. And he will come and wait on them.

You have stood by me during my troubles.And I give you a kingdom, just as my Father gave me a kingdom.Then you will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the 12 tribes of Israel.

You should have put all the members of my grandfather’s family to death, including me. Instead, you always provided what I needed. So what right do I have to make any more appeals to you?”