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All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel had taken the king over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The king then crossed over to Gilgal, taking Kimham with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king on his way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him. All the people of Judah, and also half the people of Israel, brought the king on his way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him. And all the people of Judah escorted the king, and also half the people of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him; and all the people of Judah and also half the people of Israel accompanied the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him; and all the people of Judah and also half the people of Israel accompanied the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him; and all the people of Judah and also half the people of Israel accompanied the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him; and all the people of Judah and also half the people of Israel accompanied the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him; and all the people of Judah and also half the people of Israel accompanied the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went with him. All the troops of Judah and half of Israel’s escorted the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went with him. All the troops of Judah and half of Israel&#8217s escorted the king. <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 went over to Gilgal, and Chimham went over with him: and all the people of Judah brought the king over, and also half the people of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Chimham crossed the river with David. All of Judah's army and half of Israel's army were there to help David 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 went over to Gilgal, and Chimham went over with him: and all the people of Judah brought the king over, and also half the people of Israel.<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 crossed the river to Gilgal, and Chimham went with him. All the troops from Judah and half of the troops from Israel brought the king across.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the king had crossed, escorted by all the people of Judah and half the people of Israel, he went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As the king crossed over the Jordan River to Gilgal, Chimham accompanied him, as did all the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the king crossed over to Gilgal, Kimham crossed over with him. Now all the soldiers of Judah along with half of the soldiers of Israel had helped the king cross over. <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 went over to Gilgal, and Kimham went over with him. All the people of Judah brought the king over, and also half the people of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.<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 went over to Gilgal, and Chimham went over with him. All the people of Judah brought the king over, and also half the people of Israel. <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 passes over to Gilgal, and Chimham has passed over with him, and all the people of Judah, and they bring over the king, and also the half of the people of Israel.<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 passeth over to Gilgal, and Chimham hath passed over with him, and all the people of Judah, and they bring over the king, and also the half of the people of Israel.<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 pass over to Gilgal, and Chimham passed over with him: and all the people of Judah will pass over with the king, and also half the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So the king went on to Galgal, and Chamaam with him. Now all the people of Juda had brought the king over, and only half of the people of Israel were there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went with him. Now all the people of Judah had led the king across, but only as much as one half part of the people of Israel were there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Finally the king crossed over to Gilgal, accompanied by Chimham. All of the people of Judah and half of the people of Israel had escorted the king across.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him; all the people of Judah, and also half the people of Israel, brought the king on his way.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Bimham went on with him; and all the people of Judah went on with the king, and also half the people of Israel.<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 crossed over to Galgala and Bemhem crossed over with him, and all the people of Yehuda with the King, also half of the people of Israel<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 went over to Gilgal, and Chimham went over with him; and all the people of Judah brought the king over, and also half the people of Israel.<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 went over to Galgala, and Chamaam went over with him: and all the men of Juda went over with the king, and also half the people of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-40.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=5987" 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's Kindness to Barzillai</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">went on</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/3643.htm" title="3643: wə·ḵim·hān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An attendant of David, also a place near Bethlehem. From kamahh; pining; Kimham, an Israelite.">and Chimham</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">crossed over</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·ʿă·ḇi·rū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover."></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/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ḥă·ṣî (N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">half</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">escorted the king.</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="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a></span><br />But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a></span><br />When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-4</a></span><br />When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” / “Where is your master’s grandson?” asked the king. And Ziba answered, “Indeed, he is staying in Jerusalem, for he has said, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore to me the kingdom of my grandfather.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33-35</a></span><br />“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ / Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19</a></span><br />So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">1 Kings 2:8-9</a></span><br />Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-46</a></span><br />Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38-40</a></span><br />Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / 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/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-10</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) / So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">1 Kings 1:11-14</a></span><br />Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? / Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. / Go at once to King David and say, ‘My lord the king, did you not swear to your maidservant, “Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">1 Kings 1:28-31</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. / And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, / I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a></span><br />But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">1 Kings 2:13-25</a></span><br />Now Adonijah son of Haggith went to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, and she asked, “Do you come in peace?” “Yes, in peace,” he replied. / Then he said, “I have something to tell you.” “Say it,” she answered. / “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26-27</a></span><br />Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” / So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a></span><br />When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Chimham [heb] Chimhan </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">2 Samuel 19:11-15</a></b></br> And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, <i>even</i> to his house… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></b></br> The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him <i>shall</i> the gathering of the people <i>be</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></b></br> And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed <i>is</i> he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-11.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Chimham</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">Conducted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-15.htm">Gilgal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">Half</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Kimham</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-2.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-36.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Chimham</a> <a href="/ezra/5-17.htm">Conducted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-1.htm">Gilgal</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-25.htm">Half</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Kimham</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-13.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">Way</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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>Then the king crossed over to Gilgal</b><br>This phrase marks a significant moment in King David's return to power after Absalom's rebellion. Gilgal holds historical importance as the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River under Joshua's leadership (<a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19-20</a>). It was a place of renewal and covenant, symbolizing a return to God's promises. David's crossing to Gilgal signifies a restoration of his kingship and a return to divine favor. Theologically, it echoes themes of redemption and restoration found throughout Scripture, such as the Israelites' return from exile.<p><b>and Chimham crossed over with him</b><br>Chimham is believed to be the son of Barzillai the Gileadite, who had shown loyalty and support to David during his time of need (<a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31-40</a>). By crossing with David, Chimham represents the faithfulness and reward of those who support God's anointed. This act of loyalty is reminiscent of the blessings promised to those who align themselves with God's purposes, as seen in the stories of Ruth and Rahab. Chimham's inclusion in this journey may also foreshadow the hospitality and provision that David would later extend to him, as mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a>.<p><b>All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king</b><br>This phrase highlights the political and tribal tensions within the nation of Israel. The division between Judah and Israel is a recurring theme, eventually leading to the split of the united monarchy after Solomon's reign. The support of Judah, David's own tribe, underscores their loyalty, while the partial support from Israel indicates lingering divisions. This situation reflects the broader biblical narrative of unity and division among God's people, paralleling the New Testament call for unity in the body of Christ (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-6</a>). The escorting of the king by these troops symbolizes the restoration of order and the re-establishment of David's rule, prefiguring the ultimate reign of Christ as the unifying King.<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 journey back to power is marked by reconciliation and political maneuvering.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chimham.htm">Chimham</a></b><br>A lesser-known figure, Chimham is believed to be the son of Barzillai, a supporter of David. His presence with David signifies loyalty and the continuation of Barzillai's support.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a></b><br>A significant location in Israel's history, often associated with renewal and transition. It serves as a backdrop for David's return to power and the reunification of the kingdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/troops_of_judah_and_israel.htm">Troops of Judah and Israel</a></b><br>The division of troops highlights the political tension and division within the nation. Judah's full support contrasts with the partial support from Israel, indicating ongoing strife.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_from_exile.htm">The Return from Exile</a></b><br>This event marks David's return to Jerusalem and the restoration of his kingship, symbolizing themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and divine providence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_unity.htm">Reconciliation and Unity</a></b><br>David's return to Gilgal with the support of both Judah and Israel, albeit partial, underscores the importance of seeking reconciliation and unity within the body of Christ. Believers are called to be peacemakers and bridge builders in their communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_support.htm">Loyalty and Support</a></b><br>Chimham's presence with David highlights the value of loyalty and support in times of transition and challenge. Christians are encouraged to stand by their leaders and fellow believers, offering support and encouragement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>David's restoration to the throne is a testament to God's providence and faithfulness. Believers can trust that God is in control, even in times of turmoil and uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_servanthood.htm">Leadership and Servanthood</a></b><br>David's journey back to power is marked by humility and servanthood. Christian leaders are called to emulate Christ's example of servant leadership, prioritizing the well-being of those they lead.<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/how_to_reconcile_goliath's_death_accounts.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</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/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</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>(40) <span class= "bld">All the people.</span>--The tribe of Judah, deeply moved by the measures and words of David, had united generally in his restoration; the other tribes, who had first proposed to return to their allegiance (<a href="/context/2_samuel/19-9.htm" title="And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom.">2Samuel 19:9-10</a>), had not had time to join in the present movement, or had not generally known of it, and only Shimei with his one thousand Benjamites, and doubtless others living near, together with the tribes east of the Jordan, represented altogether as "half the people of Israel," were able to come together.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Half the people of Israel.</span> The northern tribes had been the first to debate the question of the king's recall (ver. 9), while the men of Judah hung back. But at the instigation of the high priests and of Amasa, who was actually in command, they determined upon David's restoration, and acted so promptly and so independently of the rest of Israel that, when they reached Gilgal, only the delegates of a few tribes were in time to join them. As we read in ver. 41 of "all the men of Israel," it is evident that the rest had rapidly followed. It would have been well if the tribe of Judah had informed the rest of their purpose, as the bringing of David back would then have been the act of all Israel; but tribal jealousies were the cause of Israel's weakness throughout the time of the judges, and broke out into open disunion upon the death of Solomon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-40.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">Then the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙</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">went on</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲבֹ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">to Gilgal,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּלְגָּ֔לָה</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">and Chimham</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכִמְהָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵim·hān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3643.htm">Strong's 3643: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chimham -- an attendant of David, also a place near Bethlehem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crossed over</span><br /><span class="heb">עָבַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<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">with him.</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the troops</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגַ֕ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">half</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the troops</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">escorted 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:40 So the king went over to Gilgal (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:41" /></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>