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2 Samuel 19:31

Listen to 2 Samuel 19:31
31 Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim. He crossed the Jordan with the king to give him a good send-off.

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.

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2 Samuel 19:31 In-Context

29 "That's enough," said the king. "Say no more. Here's my decision: You and Ziba divide the property between you."
30 Mephibosheth said, "Oh, let him have it all! All I care about is that my master the king is home safe and sound!"
31 Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim. He crossed the Jordan with the king to give him a good send-off.
32 Barzillai was a very old man - eighty years old! He had supplied the king's needs all the while he was in Mahanaim since he was very wealthy.
33 "Join me in Jerusalem," the king said to Barzillai. "Let me take care of you."
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.

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