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2 Samuel 19:15 So the king returned, and when he arrived at the Jordan, the men of Judah came to Gilgal to meet him and escort him across the Jordan.
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Now the men of Judah had come to Gilgal to go out and meet the king and bring him across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the king started back to Jerusalem. And when he arrived at the Jordan River, the people of Judah came to Gilgal to meet him and escort him across the river.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king came back to the Jordan, and Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and to bring the king over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king returned, and when he arrived at the Jordan, the men of Judah came to Gilgal to meet him and escort him across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to conduct the king over Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the king returned and came to the Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to escort the king across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king then returned and came as far as the Jordan. And <i>the men of</i> Judah came to Gilgal in order to go to meet the king, to escort the king across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king then returned and came as far as the Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal in order to go to meet the king, to bring the king across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The king then returned and came as far as the Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal in order to go to meet the king, to bring the king across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The king then returned and came as far as the Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal in order to go to meet the king, to cause the king to pass over across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So David returned and came to the Jordan. And [supporters from] Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king, to escort him across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king returned. When he arrived at the Jordan, Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and escort him across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king returned. When he arrived at the Jordan, Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and escort him across the Jordan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king returned, and came to the Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to bring the king over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David started back and had gone as far as the Jordan River when he met the people of Judah. They had gathered at Gilgal and had come to help him cross the river. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to bring the king over Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king came back to the Jordan River, and the people of Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and bring him across the Jordan River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On his way back the king was met at the Jordan River by the men of Judah, who had come to Gilgal to escort him across the river. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king returned to Israel as far as the Jordan River. The men of Judah went out as far as Gilgal to greet the king and escort him across the Jordan River <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the king returned and came to the Jordan River. Now the people of Judah had come to Gilgal to meet the king and to help him cross the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So the king returned and came to the Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, having come down to meet the king, to bring the king across the Jordan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to conduct the king over Jordan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king returned, and when he arrived at the Jordan, the men of Judah came to Gilgal to meet him and escort him across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So the king returned, and came to the Jordan. Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to bring the king over the Jordan. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king turns back, and comes to the Jordan, and Judah has come to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to bring the king over the Jordan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king turneth back, and cometh in unto the Jordan, and Judah hath come to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to bring the king over the Jordan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will turn back and come to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to cause the king to pass over Jordan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the king returned and came as far as the Jordan, and all Juda came as far as Galgal to meet the king, and to bring him over the Jordan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the king returned. And he went as far as the Jordan, and all of Judah went as far as Gilgal, so as to meet the king, and to lead him across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So the king returned, and when he reached the Jordan, Judah had come to Gilgal to meet him and to bring him across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king came back to the Jordan; and Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and to bring him over the Jordan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So the king returned and came to the Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and bring the king over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King returned and he came unto the Jordan, and Yehuda came to Galgala to go to the meeting of the King to bring the King across the Jordan<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So the king returned, and came to the Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to bring the king over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king returned, and came as far s Jordan. And the men of Juda came to Galgala on their way to meet the king, to cause the king to pass over Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5688" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">David Restored as King</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>So he swayed the hearts of all the men of Judah as though they were one man, and they sent word to the king: “Return, you and all your servants.” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">So the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and when he arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: wî·hū·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">the men of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: hag·gil·gā·lāh (Art:: N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Circle (of stones), the name of several places in Pal. The same as gilgal; Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine.">to Gilgal</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·raṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">meet</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">and escort him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: lə·ha·‘ă·ḇîr (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">across</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1-20</a></span><br />Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">2 Samuel 3:17-21</a></span><br />Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’” / Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a></span><br />Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-14</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24</a></span><br />Then David went to Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">2 Samuel 18:19-33</a></span><br />Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.” / But Joab replied, “You are not the man to take good news today. You may do it another day, but you must not do so today, because the king’s son is dead.” / So Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a></span><br />Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a></span><br />Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">1 Samuel 11:14-15</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” / So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39-40</a></span><br />Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10-12</a></span><br />Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to conduct the king over Jordan.</p><p class="hdg">Gilgal</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/5-9.htm">Joshua 5:9</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">1 Samuel 11:14,15</a></b></br> Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-33.htm">Gilgal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-5.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-30.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Far</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Gilgal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-17.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Joab causes the king to cease his mourning</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Shimei is pardoned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">Mephibosheth excused</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the king returned</b><br>This phrase marks the return of King David to Jerusalem after the rebellion of his son Absalom. David's return signifies the restoration of his kingship and the reestablishment of order in Israel. The return of a king can be seen as a type of Christ's second coming, where He will return to establish His kingdom fully.<p><b>and when he arrived at the Jordan</b><br>The Jordan River is a significant geographical landmark in Israel's history, symbolizing transitions and new beginnings. It was the site where the Israelites entered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. David's arrival at the Jordan represents a pivotal moment of transition back to his rightful rule.<p><b>the men of Judah came to Gilgal</b><br>Judah, David's own tribe, was the first to come and meet him, showing loyalty and support. Gilgal is historically significant as the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan under Joshua. It was a place of renewal and covenant, making it a fitting location for David's reacceptance as king.<p><b>to meet him and escort him across the Jordan</b><br>The act of meeting and escorting the king signifies allegiance and honor. This gesture by the men of Judah highlights their recognition of David's authority and their desire to restore unity. The crossing of the Jordan can be seen as a symbolic act of reconciliation and restoration, echoing themes of redemption found throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, David is returning to his kingdom after the rebellion of his son Absalom. His return signifies the restoration of his rule and the healing of the nation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>A significant geographical landmark in Israel, the Jordan River often symbolizes transitions and new beginnings in the Bible. Here, it marks the point of David's return to power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The tribe of Judah plays a crucial role in welcoming David back. This reflects their loyalty and the importance of unity among the tribes of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a></b><br>A location of historical and spiritual significance, Gilgal is where the Israelites first camped after crossing the Jordan into the Promised Land. It serves as a meeting place for David and the people of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom's_rebellion.htm">Absalom's Rebellion</a></b><br>The backdrop of this event is the rebellion led by David's son, Absalom, which temporarily displaced David from his throne. The resolution of this conflict is central to the account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_forgiveness.htm">Restoration and Forgiveness</a></b><br>David's return to Jerusalem is a powerful image of restoration. It reminds us of God's ability to restore our lives and relationships when we turn back to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_reconciliation.htm">Unity and Reconciliation</a></b><br>The tribe of Judah's role in bringing David back highlights the importance of unity and reconciliation within the body of Christ. We are called to be peacemakers and bridge builders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_humility.htm">Leadership and Humility</a></b><br>David's willingness to return and lead after a period of exile demonstrates humility and a servant's heart. Christian leaders are called to lead with humility and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The events surrounding David's return underscore God's sovereignty in the affairs of nations and individuals. Trusting in God's plan is essential, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/new_beginnings.htm">New Beginnings</a></b><br>Crossing the Jordan symbolizes new beginnings. In Christ, we are offered a fresh start, leaving behind past failures and embracing a new life in Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sources_confirm_menahem's_tribute_to_pul.htm">2 Kings 15:19 speaks of Menahem paying tribute to Pul, king of Assyria--do extrabiblical sources confirm this tribute or Pul's identity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judah-israel_conflict_in_2_sam_19_consistent.htm">Does the tribal conflict between Judah and Israel in 2 Samuel 19:40-43 align with other historical sources, or is there a possible inconsistency in how the tribes' loyalties shift?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_swift_secret_messaging_in_2_sam_17_15-21_realistic.htm">How realistic is the swift exchange of secret messages in 2 Samuel 17:15-21, given the distance and security risks involved in ancient Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Judah came to Gilgal.</span>--The two parties met at the Jordan, David coming from Mahanaim to the eastern side of the ford, near Jericho, and the representatives of the tribe of Judah to Gilgal on the opposite bank.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Gilgal</span>. As Gilgal lay upon the west bank of the Jordan (<a href="/joshua/5-9.htm">Joshua 5:9</a>), near Jericho and the fords, it was a convenient place for the elders of Judah to await there the king. During the crossing, two interesting events happened - the meeting of Shimei and David, and the leave taking of Barzillai the Gileadite. Shortly afterwards came the apology of Mephibosheth but it is uncertain whether he was among those who had come to Gilgal to welcome the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">returned,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣שָׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and when he arrived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Jordan,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיַּרְדֵּ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yar·dên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the men of] Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיהוּדָ֞ה</span> <span class="translit">(wî·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Gilgal</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּלְגָּ֗לָה</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gil·gā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">לָלֶ֙כֶת֙</span> <span class="translit">(lā·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">meet</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרַ֣את</span> <span class="translit">(liq·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7125.htm">Strong's 7125: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him]</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and escort him</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">across</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַעֲבִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ha·‘ă·ḇîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Jordan.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיַּרְדֵּֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yar·dên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/19-15.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:15 So the king returned and came (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>