Chimham
the name means Pining Easton's Bible Dictionary
Chimham, son of Barzillai, accompanied David to Jerusalem after Absalom's rebellion.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Pining, probably the youngest son of Barzillai the Gileadite (2 Sam. 19:37-40).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at 2 Samuel 19:37.
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Verses that name Chimham
- 2 Samuel 19:37 Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.”
- 2 Samuel 19:38 The king replied, “Chimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight, and I will do for you whatever you desire of me.”
- 2 Samuel 19:40 Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.