1 Kings 2:7
But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 15:13-15 recounts Absalom's conspiracy and David's flight — the event that prompted Barzillai's help, providing essential context.
In 2 Samuel 17:27-29, Barzillai provides for David in exile — the loyalty David now commands Solomon to repay with kindness.
In 2 Samuel 19:31-40, Barzillai declines reward but sends his son — the same family David instructs Solomon to treat kindly.
2 Samuel 19:37 records Barzillai's request for his son Chimham to accompany David — the direct basis for David's command here.
In 2 Samuel 9:7, David shows covenant kindness to Jonathan's son — same principle of rewarding loyalty he now instructs Solomon to apply.
Nehemiah 7:63 traces a priestly family that married into Barzillai's line, showing the lasting honor of David's kindness.
In Proverbs 27:10, the proverb advises not to forsake your father's friend — the principle David commands Solomon to follow with Barzillai's family.