Translations
Modern
Your servant will go with the king only a short distance past the Jordan; why should the king repay me with such a reward?
Traditional
Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?
Literal
As a little thing your servant will pass over the Jordan with the king. And why should the king repay me this reward?
Latin
Paululum procedam famulus tuus ab Jordane tecum: non indigeo hac vicissitudine,
Original
Hebrew
English
Your servant will go with the king only a short distance past the Jordan; why should the king repay me with such a reward?
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
Places
Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history
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 Old Age: General Scriptures Concerning