Translations
Modern
The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem.”
Traditional
And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.
Literal
And the king said to Barzillai, “You pass over with me, and I will provide for you while you are with me in Jerusalem.”
Latin
Dixit itaque rex ad Berzellai: Veni mecum, ut requiescas securus mecum in Jerusalem.
Original
Hebrew
English
The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem.”
Notes
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
Events
People
Barzillai: A Gileadite who provided for David during Absalom's rebellion
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Agia Barzillai 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 Contentment: Barzillai Contentment: Barzillai, in Refusing to Go with David to Jerusalem David: King of Israel: Barzillai Rewarded Kings: Exercised Great Hospitality