1 Kings 2:7

“But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, etc.] Who perhaps was now dead, and therefore he would have kindness shown to his posterity for his sake: and let them be of those that eat of thy table; as Mephibosheth had at his, who also perhaps was dead, since no notice is taken of him; and as David would have had Barzillai, but he desired to be excused on account of his age: for so they came to me, when I fled because of thy brother, Absalom; that is, they came to him, not only Barzillai, but his sons it seems; and fed him or furnished him with provisions, when he was obliged to fly to the other side Jordan, because of the rebellion of his son Absalom.”

“One of the sons of Barzillai here intended was probably Chimham (see the margin reference). Who the others were is not known. The family continued down to the return from the captivity, and still held property in Israel (compare Ezra 2:61 and Nehemiah 7:63). return to 'Top of Page'”

“For so - With such kindness. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 2:8”

“2:7-9 Barzillai unwaveringly supported David during his trouble with Absalom, while Shimei openly opposed David (2 Sam 16:5-13; 19:6-23). 2:7 at your table: As he had done for Mephibosheth (2 Sam 9:6-13), David provided for Barzillai and his family. This privilege assured their continued loyalty.”

“Barzillai: Sa2 17:27-29, Sa2 19:31-40; Pro 27:10 eat: Sa2 9:7, Sa2 9:10, Sa2 19:28; Luk 12:37, Luk 22:28-30; Rev 3:20, Rev 3:21 when I fled: Sa2 15:13-15 3 Kings (1 Kings) 2:8”