ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Sam 19:37
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2 Sam 19:37

19:37 Chimham. In the light of the circumstances and of David’s words in 1 Kin. 2:7, it is reasonable to assume that Chimham was a son of Barzillai. The later place-name “Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem” (Jer. 41:17) may suggest that a land grant was part of Chimham’s reward.