2 Samuel 19:32

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.

Literal

And Barzillai was very old, a son of eighty years, and he had provided for the king while he stayed at Mahanaim. For he was a very rich man.

Latin

Erat autem Berzellai Galaadites senex valde, id est, octogenarius, et ipse præbuit alimenta regi cum moraretur in castris: fuit quippe vir dives nimis.

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Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

2 Samuel 19:31–40

Barzillai was old and weak, so he turned down David's invitation to the royal court in Jerusalem. This invitation was a reward for Barzillai's help. Instead, David took Barzillai’s son Kimham (see also 1 Kings 2:7).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Events

Reign of David

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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.

People

Barzillai: A Gileadite who provided for David during Absalom's rebellion

Places

Mahanaim: A place east of the Jordan; David's refuge

Glossary

Agia Barzillai Chimham David Geruth-kimham Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Manasseh, Tribe of Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Barzillai: A Friend of David Citizens: Loyal: Barzillai David: King of Israel: Barzillai Rewarded Hospitality: Barzillai Liberality: Barzillai and Others to David Longevity: Barzillai, Eighty Years Loyalty: Barzillai Riches: Examples of Saints Possessing: Barzillai

2 Samuel 19:32

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