1 Kings 2:7
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.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. David's deathbed instructions to Solomon include keeping the law of Moses, dealing with Joab for his murders, repaying Barzillai's sons, and eliminating Shimei. David dies after forty years of reign. Solomon consolidates power: Adonijah is executed for requesting Abishag; Abiathar …
Other Translations
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.
`And to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite thou dost do kindness, and they have been among those eating at thy table, for so they drew near unto me in my fleeing from the face of Absalom thy brother.
But be good to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be guests at your table; for so they came to me when I went in flight from Absalom your brother.
Cross References
And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and …
Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in the …
And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king …
And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of …
And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and for the people that were with him, …
For all of my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy …
And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.
Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted …
Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy …