כִּמְהָם
kim.ham
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.19.37
§ Chimham = "their longing"
1. a follower and probably a son of Barzillai the Gileadite who returned from beyond Jordan with David; apparently David bestowed on him a possession in Bethlehem on which in later times an inn was standing
2. apparently the inn in Bethlehem located on the possession given by David to Chimham the follower or son of Barzillai the Gileadite
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Concordance 3 verses
- 2 Samuel 19:37 כִמְהָ֗ם
Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.”
- 2 Samuel 19:38 כִּמְהָ֔ם
The king replied, “Chimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good in your sight, and I will do for you whatever you desire of me.”
- 2 Samuel 19:40 וְכִמְהָ֖ן
Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.
