1Ki 2:7-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 2:7-9: 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.

a2:7-9►

b2 Sam 16:5-13►

c19:6-23►

d2:7►

e2 Sam 9:6-13►

f2:8►

g2 Sam 17:24►

h1 Kgs 14:25►

‏ 1 Kings 2:7-9

Summary for 1Kgs 2:7-9: 2:7-9 ^a Barzillai unwaveringly supported David during his trouble with Absalom, while Shimei openly opposed David (2 Sam 16:5-13 ^b; 19:6-23 ^c). 2:7 ^d at your table: As he had done for Mephibosheth (2 Sam 9:6-13 ^e), David provided for Barzillai and his family. This privilege assured their continued loyalty.
2:8 ^f Mahanaim was David’s refuge during Absalom’s rebellion (2 Sam 17:24 ^g). The Egyptian pharaoh, Shishak, invaded it during Rehoboam’s reign (see 1 Kgs 14:25 ^h).