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. 19:31 1 Kgs. 2:7