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2 Samuel 19

2 Samuel 19:15

David Restored as King · 2 Samuel 19:8–15
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And 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.
Latin
Et reversus est rex, et venit usque ad Jordanem: et omnis Juda venit usque in Galgalam ut occurreret regi, et traduceret eum Jordanem.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

2 Samuel 19:15

Gilgal was an important city during the time of Samuel and Saul (see study note on 2 Samuel 19:40; 1 Samuel 7:16; 11:15).

2 Samuel 19:15–23

When David returned to Jerusalem, he forgave Shimei. Shimei was a supporter of Saul who had cursed David during his escape (see 2 Samuel 16:5–14). However, Shimei's actions were eventually punished (1 Kings 2:8, 36–46).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Events

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Gilgal: A significant site during Israel's early history in Canaan Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history

Glossary

David Fords of the Jordan Gilead (Place) Gilgal Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

David: David Rebukes the Priests for not Showing Loyalty Amid the Complaints of the People Against Him Gilgal: Tribe of Judah Assembles At Jordan: Fords of the Tribe of Judah: Reproved for Tardiness in Bringing Back David After Absalom's Tribe of Judah: Rebuked by David for Lukewarmness Toward Him After Absalom's Defeat