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and he went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he passed over the Jordan with the king in order to send him off over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim and went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim and accompanied the king to the Jordan River to see him off at 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 />Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim and accompanied the king to the Jordan River to see him off at the Jordan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went over the Jordan with the king, to conduct him 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 />Barzillai came from Rogelim in Gilead to meet David at the Jordan River and go across with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him 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 />Barzillai, the man from Gilead, came from Rogelim with the king to the Jordan River to send him on his way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Barzillai, from Gilead, had also come down from Rogelim to escort the king across the Jordan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Barzillai the Gileadite also had come down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan River with the king and to see him on his way from there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan with the king and send him on his way from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now when Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, he crossed the Jordan with the king so he could send him on his way from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, and he went with the king to conduct him from 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 />And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went over the Jordan with the king to conduct him 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 Barzillai the Gileadite has gone down from Rogelim, and passes over the Jordan with the king, to send him away 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 Barzillai the Gileadite hath gone down from Rogelim, and passeth over the Jordan with the king, to send him away 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 Barzillai the Gileadite will come down from Rogelim, and he will pass with the king over Jordan to send him upon 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 />Berzellai also the Galaadite coming down from Rogelim, brought the king over the Jordan, being ready also to wait on him beyond the river. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, Barzillai the Gileadite, descending from Rogelim, led the king across the Jordan, having prepared also to follow him beyond the river.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Barzillai the Gileadite also came down from Rogelim and escorted the king to the Jordan for his crossing, taking leave of him at 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 />Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; he went on with the king to the Jordan, to escort 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 />Now Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Dobelin and went with the king to conduct him 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 Barzali the Galadite came down from Dublin, and he crossed over the Jordan with the King to take leave of him from there<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he passed on to Jordan with the king, to bring him on the way 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 Berzelli the Galaadite came down from Rogellim, and crossed over Jordan with the king, that he might conduct the king over Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-31.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=5878" 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">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1271.htm" title="1271: ū·ḇar·zil·lay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Man of iron, three Isr. From barzel; iron-hearted; Barzillai, the name of three Israelites.">Now Barzillai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1569.htm" title="1569: hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Gilead, also an inhab. of Gilead. Patronymically from Gil'ad; a Giladite or descendant of Gilad.">the Gileadite</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yā·raḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">had come down</a> <a href="/hebrew/7274.htm" title="7274: mê·rō·ḡə·lîm (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- (place of) fullers, a place in Gilead. Plural of active participle of ragal; fullers; Rogelim, a place East of the Jordan.">from Rogelim</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.">to cross</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/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: lə·šal·lə·ḥōw (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">and send him on his way</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: bay·yar·dēn (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">from there.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim.…<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/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="/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/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1-13</a></span><br />Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” / And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied. / So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” ...<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_samuel/25-23.htm">1 Samuel 25:23-31</a></span><br />When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him. / She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. / My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a></span><br />Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a></span><br />Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">1 Kings 17:9-16</a></span><br />“Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” / So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a></span><br />One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33-37</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. / The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Luke 14:12-14</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid. / But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14-15</a></span><br />Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. / And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a></b></br> But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61</a></b></br> And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Nehemiah 7:63</a></b></br> And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took <i>one</i> of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite to wife, and was called after their name.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Barzillai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Barzil'lai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-15.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Escort</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-15.htm">Far</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Gileadite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Rogelim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Ro'gelim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-3.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Barzillai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Barzil'lai</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-32.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-33.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Escort</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-20.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Gileadite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-36.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Rogelim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Ro'gelim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-36.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'; 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His name means "iron-hearted," reflecting his strong character. Gilead was known for its balm, a valuable commodity, indicating the region's prosperity. Barzillai's support for David during Absalom's rebellion highlights his loyalty and courage, as siding with David was risky. His actions exemplify the biblical principle of supporting God's anointed leader, paralleling the loyalty expected of believers to Christ.<p><b>had come down from Rogelim</b><br>Rogelim is a town in Gilead, though its exact location is uncertain today. The phrase "come down" suggests a descent from a higher elevation, typical of the hilly terrain of Gilead. This journey signifies Barzillai's commitment, as traveling in ancient times was arduous and potentially dangerous. His willingness to leave his home underscores his dedication to David, reflecting the biblical theme of leaving one's comfort zone to serve God's purposes.<p><b>to cross the Jordan with the king</b><br>Crossing the Jordan River is symbolic in biblical narratives, often representing a transition or new beginning. For David, crossing back over the Jordan signifies the restoration of his kingship after Absalom's rebellion. Barzillai's presence with David during this crossing highlights his role as a supporter and friend. This act can be seen as a type of the believer's journey with Christ, crossing from the old life into the new life of faith.<p><b>and send him on his way from there</b><br>Barzillai's intention to send David on his way indicates his desire to ensure the king's safe passage and successful return to Jerusalem. This reflects the cultural practice of providing hospitality and protection to travelers, especially those of high status. Barzillai's actions demonstrate the biblical value of generosity and support for God's chosen leaders. His willingness to aid David can be seen as a foreshadowing of the support believers are called to offer to Christ and His mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/barzillai_the_gileadite.htm">Barzillai the Gileadite</a></b><br>A wealthy and elderly man from Gilead who supported King David during Absalom's rebellion. His loyalty and generosity are highlighted in this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rogelim.htm">Rogelim</a></b><br>A town in Gilead, the region east of the Jordan River, where Barzillai resided. It signifies Barzillai's origin and his journey to meet King David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, who is returning to Jerusalem after the defeat of his son Absalom's rebellion. This event marks a significant moment of restoration for David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>A significant geographical and symbolic boundary in Israel. Crossing the Jordan often represents a transition or new beginning in biblical accounts.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom's_rebellion.htm">Absalom's Rebellion</a></b><br>The backdrop of this event, where David's son Absalom attempted to usurp the throne, leading to a civil conflict within Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_support_in_times_of_need.htm">Loyalty and Support in Times of Need</a></b><br>Barzillai's actions remind us of the importance of standing by our leaders and friends during difficult times. His loyalty to David during Absalom's rebellion is a model of faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_god's_provision.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of God's Provision</a></b><br>Barzillai's willingness to provide for David and his men reflects a heart of generosity. As believers, we are called to be generous, trusting that God will supply our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/honoring_the_faithful.htm">Honoring the Faithful</a></b><br>David's later instructions to Solomon to honor Barzillai's family highlight the biblical principle of honoring those who have been faithful and supportive in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transitions_and_new_beginnings.htm">Transitions and New Beginnings</a></b><br>The crossing of the Jordan symbolizes a new beginning for David. In our lives, we may face transitions that require faith and courage, trusting God to lead us into new seasons.<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/who_was_barzillai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Barzillai in the Bible?</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/who_killed_saul__himself_or_amalekite.htm">Who killed Saul? Saul took his own sword and fell upon it.... Thus Saul died... (I Samuel 31:4-6) An Amalekite slew him (2 Samuel 1:1- 16)</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Barzillai</span>. Barzillai was so wealthy a man that, with some help from others, he had provided the king "of sustenance," or, in more modern English, "with sustenance," while his army lay encamped at Mahanaim; and now, though he was eighty years of age, he wished to attend the king in person until he reached the other side of Jordan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-31.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">Now Barzillai</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַרְזִלַּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇar·zil·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1271.htm">Strong's 1271: </a> </span><span class="str2">Barzillai -- 'man of iron', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Gileadite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּלְעָדִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1569.htm">Strong's 1569: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gileadite -- a descendant of Gilead, also an inhabitant of Gilead</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had come down</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(yā·raḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Rogelim</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרֹגְלִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rō·ḡə·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7274.htm">Strong's 7274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rogelim -- '(place of) fullers', a place in Gilead</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to cross</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">the Jordan</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיַּרְדֵּ֔ן</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">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">and send him on his way</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשַׁלְּח֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šal·lə·ḥōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[from there].</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/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:31 Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/19-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:32" /></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>