Because of his advanced age, he told David that he did not want to become a burden to the king. So Barzillai recommended that Chimham, presumably one of his sons, take his place. ​ — 2 Sam.
او به داوود پادشاه گفت چون سنی از او گذشته است نمی‌خواهد با آمدن به دربار باری برای او باشد و پیشنهاد کرد این افتخار نصیب کِمهام شود که احتمالاً پسرش بود .‏ —‏ ۲سمو ۱۹ :‏ ۳۱ -‏ ۳۷ .‏