2 Samuel 19:31

31 And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went on as far as Jordan with the king to take him across Jordan.

2 Samuel 19:31 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 19:31

And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim
The place of his habitation, to Jordan, see ( 2 Samuel 17:27 ) ;

and went over Jordan with the king to conduct him over Jordan;
to accompany him over the river, and then take his leave of him.

2 Samuel 19:31 In-Context

29 And the king said, Say nothing more about these things. I say, Let there be a division of the land between Ziba and you.
30 And Mephibosheth said, Let him take it all, now that my lord the king has come back to his house in peace!
31 And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went on as far as Jordan with the king to take him across Jordan.
32 Now Barzillai was a very old man, as much as eighty years old: and he had given the king everything he had need of, while he was at Mahanaim, for he was a very great man.
33 And the king said to Barzillai, Come over with me, and I will take care of you in Jerusalem.
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