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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:39

And all the people went over Jordan ,.... That were with David: and when the king was come over ; over Jordan, had got to the other side of it, whither Barzillai accompanied him: the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him ; took his leave of him with a kiss, as friends were wont to do at parting, thanked him for all his favours, wished him well, and prayed to God to bless him with all blessings temporal and spiritual: and he returned to his own place : his own city Rogelim,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:40

Then the king went on to Gilgal ,.... Which, according to Josephus F14 Antiqu. l. 5. c. 1. sect. 4. , was fifty furlongs from Jordan, six miles and a quarter: and Chimham went on with him ; after Barzillai had left them, and accompanied the king to Jerusalem: and all the people of Judah conducted the king ; to Jerusalem; who came to meet him, 2 Samuel 19:15 , and also half the people of Israel ; or a part of them, as the word used signifies, and not always an equal half,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:32

Barzillai was a very aged man - This venerable person had given full proof of his attachment to David by the supplies he had given him when he lay at Mahanaim, where his case was all but desperate; the sincerity of his congratulations now none can suspect. David's offer to him was at once noble and liberal: he wished to compensate such a man, and he wished to have at hand such a friend. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:35

Can thy servant taste what I eat - Here is at once an affecting description of the infirmities of old age; and a correct account of the mode of living at an Eastern court in ancient times. Barzillai was fourscore years old; his ear was become dull of hearing, and his relish for his food was gone: he therefore appears to have been not only an old man, but an infirm old man. Besides delicate meats and drinks, we find that vocal music constituted a principal part of court... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:37

Thy servant Chimham - It is generally understood that this was Barzillai's son; and this is probable from 1 Kings 2:7 , where, when David was dying, he said, Show kindness to the sons of Barzillai: and it is very probable that this Chimham was one of them. In Jeremiah 41:17 ; mention is made of the habitation of Chimham, which was near to Bethlehem; and it is reasonably conjectured that David had left that portion, which was probably a part of his paternal estate, to this son of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:39

The king kissed Barzillai , and blessed him - The kiss was the token of friendship and farewell; the blessing was a prayer to God for his prosperity, probably a prophetical benediction. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31

Barzillai . Barzillai was so wealthy a man that, with some help from others, he had provided the king "of sustenance," or, in more modern English, "with sustenance," while his army lay encamped at Mahanaim; and now, though he was eighty years of age, he wished to attend the king in person until he reached the other side of Jordan. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31-40

( THE JORDAN .) Old Barzillai. "How long have I to live?" ( 2 Samuel 19:34 ). Barzillai dwelt at Rogelim (his own city, 2 Samuel 19:37 ), in Gilead, where, amidst the rich highland pastures, diligently superintending his flocks and herds, he spent his days in peace. He enjoyed "the blessing of the Old Testament"—prosperity; and was "a very great [wealthy] man." Like Machir ben-Ammiel ( 2 Samuel 9:4 ), he was loyal, hospitable, and generous ( 2 Samuel 17:28 ). One of his sons... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31-43

The facts are: 1 . Barzillai, having provided sustenance for David while he was at Mahanaim, and accompanying him over Jordan, is entreated to go and live with him at Jerusalem. 2 . Barzillai, having no relish for the kind of life which he thought prevailed at court, pleads age and infirmity and a fear of being an incumbrance to David, as a reason for not complying with his request, but asks that his own son Chimham may be permitted to go. 3 . David consents, promises to do for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:33

And I will feed thee. This is the same verb as that used in 2 Samuel 19:32 , and translated "to provide of sustenance." read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:40

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:37

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19:39

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31-43

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:33

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