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2 Samuel 19

2 Samuel 19:40

David’s Kindness to Barzillai · 2 Samuel 19:31–40
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Translations

Modern
Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.
Traditional
Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.
Literal
And the king passed over to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him, and all the people of Judah brought over the king, and also half the people of Israel.
Latin
Transivit ergo rex in Galgalam, et Chamaam cum eo. Omnis autem populus Juda traduxerat regem, et media tantum pars adfuerat de populo Israël.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.

Notes

2 Samuel 19:40

Gilgal, a natural stop along David’s westward route, was also a politically significant location: It was where the people had proclaimed Saul king (1 Samuel 11:15) and where Samuel later announced Saul's reign would end (1 Samuel 13:13–15). David’s kingship now had a new beginning at Gilgal.

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

People

Chimham: Barzillai's son, accompanied David to Jerusalem Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Gilgal: A significant site during Israel's early history in Canaan

Glossary

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

Topics

Chimham: A Gileadite David: King of Israel: Barzillai Rewarded Gilgal: Tribe of Judah Assembles At