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Chimham

KIM-ham · means “Longing”

Chimham is a Hebrew name meaning "longing" or "pining." He was the son of Barzillai who crossed the Jordan with King David and was rewarded for his father's loyalty. His name represents a deep longing for God and the blessings of faithfulness and legacy.

“The king said, 'Kimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever you wish. And anything you desire from me I will do for you.'”

The story behind the name

Chimham, spelled Kimham in the NIV, was the son of Barzillai, a wealthy Gileadite who supported David during Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 19). When David returned to his throne, he offered to honor Barzillai in Jerusalem. Due to his advanced age, Barzillai asked that his son Chimham go in his place.

David welcomed Chimham, promising to do for him whatever pleased his father, and they crossed the Jordan together. David later gave Chimham a possession of land near Bethlehem, which was known for generations as a lodging place (Jeremiah 41). This inheritance stands as a testament to family loyalty and royal favor.

A boy named Chimham bears a name that celebrates family loyalty, gratitude, and the rewards of faithfulness. It reminds parents of the blessings that flow from one generation to the next. This name encourages a young man to walk in loyalty and honor those who came before him.

Middle names that sing with Chimham

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