2 Samuel 19:39

Translations

Modern

So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.

Traditional

And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.

Literal

And all the people passed over the Jordan. And the king had passed over, and the king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his place.

Latin

Cumque transisset universus populus et rex Jordanem, osculatus est rex Berzellai, et benedixit ei: et ille reversus est in locum suum.

Original

Hebrew

English

So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.

Notes

2 Samuel 19:39

kissed Barzillai: This kiss was sincere and showed real affection. It contrasts with David’s cold kiss for Absalom (2 Samuel 14:33) and with Absalom’s planned kiss to win the people’s favor (2 Samuel 15:5).

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 Davidc. 1055 BC

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People

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

Places

Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history

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 Benedictions: Upon Barzillai David: King of Israel: Barzillai Rewarded Kiss of Affection

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