³⁷ Let your servant return, that I may die in my own town near the tomb of my father^(A) and mother. But here is your servant Kimham.^(B) Let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him whatever you wish.”

³⁸ 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.”

⁴⁰ When the king crossed over to Gilgal, Kimham crossed with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel had taken the king over.

¹⁷ And they went on, stopping at Geruth Kimham^(A) near Bethlehem^(B) on their way to Egypt^(C)