2 Samuel 19:33

33 The king said to Barzillai, "Come over the Jordan with me. I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem."

2 Samuel 19:33 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 19:33

And the king said to Barzillai, come thou over with me
Over Jordan; Barzillai came with an intent to accompany the king over Jordan; but the king meant not only to go over Jordan, but when over to go further with him, even to Jerusalem:

and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem;
meaning, that he should dwell with him in his palace, and eat at his table, in return for feeding him at Mahanaim.

2 Samuel 19:33 In-Context

31 Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim. He accompanied the king to the Jordan River to send him off there.

32 Barzillai was very old, 80 years of age. He had supported the king during his stay at Mahanaim because Barzillai was a very wealthy man.

33 The king said to Barzillai, "Come over the Jordan with me. I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem."

34 But Barzillai said to the king, "How many years do I have left that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem?

35 I am now 80 years old. Do I know what is good or bad anymore? Can your servant taste what I eat or drink? Can I even hear the voices of men or women singers? Why should your servant be a burden to my master and king?