2 Samuel 19:31

31 Barzillai of Gilead came down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan River with the king.

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 The king said to him, "Don't say anything more. I have decided that you and Ziba will divide the land."

30 Mephibosheth said to the king, "Let Ziba take all the land now that my master the king has arrived safely home."

31 Barzillai of Gilead came down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan River with the king.

32 Barzillai was a very old man, eighty years old. He had taken care of the king when David was staying at Mahanaim, because Barzillai was a very rich man.

33 David said to Barzillai, "Cross the river with me. Come with me to Jerusalem, and I will take care of you."