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2 Samuel 19:37-39
New English Translation
2 Samuel 19:37-39
New English Translation
37 Let me[a] return so that I may die in my own town near the grave of my father and my mother. But look, here is your servant Kimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him whatever seems appropriate to you.”
38 The king replied, “Kimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever I deem appropriate. And whatever you choose, I will do for you.”
39 So all the people crossed the Jordan, as did the king. After the king had kissed him and blessed him, Barzillai returned to his home.[b]
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- 2 Samuel 19:37 tn Heb “your servant.”
- 2 Samuel 19:39 tn Heb “to his place.”
2 Samuel 19:37-39
New King James Version
2 Samuel 19:37-39
New King James Version
37 Please let your servant turn back again, that I may die in my own city, near the grave of my father and mother. But here is your servant (A)Chimham; let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what seems good to you.”
38 And the king answered, “Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good to you. Now whatever you request of me, I will do for you.” 39 Then all the people went over the Jordan. And when the king had crossed over, the king (B)kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his own place.
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2 Samuel 19:37-39
New International Version
2 Samuel 19:37-39
New International Version
37 Let your servant return, that I may die in my own town near the tomb of my father(A) and mother. But here is your servant Kimham.(B) Let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him whatever you wish.”
38 The king said, “Kimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever you wish. And anything you desire from me I will do for you.”
39 So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and bid him farewell,(C) and Barzillai returned to his home.
2 Samuel 19:37-39
English Standard Version
2 Samuel 19:37-39
English Standard Version
37 Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. But here is your servant (A)Chimham. Let him go over with my lord the king, and do for him whatever seems good to you.” 38 And the king answered, “Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do for him whatever seems good to you, and all that you desire of me I will do for you.” 39 Then all the people went over the Jordan, and the king went over. And (B)the king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his own home.
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