1 Kings 2:7

1 Kings 2:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7“But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai of Gilead and let them be among those who eat at your table. They stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7However, show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for 2:7 Lit so they came near to methey assisted me when I fled from Absalom your brother.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

7But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for they assisted me when I fled from Absalom your brother.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7But be gracious and kind to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who [have the honor to] eat at your table; for they met me [with kindness] when I fled from your brother Absalom. [2 Sam 17:27-29]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7But show loving devotion2:7 Forms of the Hebrew chesed are translated here and in most cases throughout the Scriptures as loving devotion; the range of meaning includes love, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and mercy, as well as loyalty to a covenant. to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7“But be kind to the sons of Barzillai from Gilead. Provide what they need. They were faithful to me when I had to run away from your brother Absalom.

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