2 Samuel 19:31

31 Now ¹Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, and he went on with the king to the Jordan, to escort him over the 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 to him, "Why speak any more of your affairs? I have decided: you and Ziba shall divide the land."

30 And Mephibosheth said to the king, "Oh, let him take it all, since my lord the king has come safely home."

31 Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, and he went on with the king to the Jordan, to escort him over the Jordan.

32 Barzillai was a very aged man, eighty years old. He had provided the king with food while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very wealthy man.

33 And the king said to Barzillai, "Come over with me, and I will provide for you with me in Jerusalem."

Cross References

• 1. 1 Kings 2:7