KJV ORIGINAL
And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and whatsoever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king replied, 'Chimham will come with me, and I will do for him whatever you think is right. And whatever you ask of me, I will do for you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King David is promising to take care of Chimham and fulfill any request his benefactor might have, showing gratitude and royal generosity.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation occurs as King David is returning to Jerusalem after Absalom's rebellion. Barzillai, an elderly wealthy man who had provided food and supplies for David during his exile, is declining David's invitation to come live in the palace due to his advanced age. Instead, Barzillai is asking David to take his servant (or possibly son) Chimham with him.
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