2Sa 19:36 | MHM | STEP | v. 36-37 : Barzillai admired David’s generous offer and did not think he deserved such a reward (2 Samuel 19:36 ). Instead of accepting for himself, he asked the king to show kindness to his son Chimham, allowing him to go with David to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 19:37 ). Barzillai wanted the best for the younger generation, even if he could not enjoy those things himself.

‏ 2 Samuel 19:36

v. 36-37: Barzillai admired David’s generous offer and did not think he deserved such a reward (2 Samuel 19:36 ^a). Instead of accepting for himself, he asked the king to show kindness to his son Chimham, allowing him to go with David to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 19:37 ^b). Barzillai wanted the best for the younger generation, even if he could not enjoy those things himself.