2 Samuel 19:31

31 Barzillai had also come down to go across the Jordan River with the king. He wanted to send the king on his way from there. Barzillai was from Rogelim in the land of Gilead.

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, "You don't have to say anything else. I order you and Ziba to divide up Saul's fields between you."

30 Mephibosheth said to the king, "I'm happy that you have arrived home safely. So just let Ziba have everything."

31 Barzillai had also come down to go across the Jordan River with the king. He wanted to send the king on his way from there. Barzillai was from Rogelim in the land of Gilead.

32 He was a very old man. He was 80 years old. He had given the king everything he needed while the king was staying in Mahanaim. That's because Barzillai was very wealthy.

33 The king said to Barzillai, "Come across the river with me. Stay with me in Jerusalem. I'll take good care of you."