2 Samuel 19:34-35 NVIPT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31-39

David had already graced the triumphs of his restoration with the generous remission of the injuries that had been done to him; we have him here gracing them with a no less generous reward of the kindnesses that had been shown to him. Barzillai, the Gileadite, who had a noble seat at Rogelim, not far from Mahanaim, was the man who, of all the nobility and gentry of that country, had been most kind to David in his distress. If Absalom had prevailed, it is likely he would have suffered for his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:34

And Barzillai said unto the king ,.... In answer to the grateful proposal he made: how long have I to live ; that could not be said with exactness by any; but it might be probably conjectured from the age he was of, and the infirmities that attended him, that he could not live long; it was but a short time he had to be in the world: that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem ? take so long a journey as that, seeing he might die before he got thither; and if he did not, since it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:35

I am this day fourscore years old ,.... Not that that day was precisely his birthday, but that he was about such an age, very little under or over; very probably he was full that age: and can I discern between good and evil ? signifying, either that his intellectual powers were impaired, and could not distinguish what was right and wrong, and so could be of no service to David in his privy council, or any court of judicature, he was fit for no post or office under him; or that his... 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

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 19:35

The privations of old age. Barzillai graphically depicts these as experienced by himself. All old men have not exactly the same experience; but all who live to a great age must expect a similar diminution of their powers. I. THE PRIVATIONS OF THE AGED . 1 . Enfeebled or annihilated powers. Blunted or extinct senses; dulness or loss of sight, hearing, taste, smelling; feebleness of body and mind. Consequent inability for active employments. Loss of the pleasures which... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:34

2 Samuel 19:34. Barzillai said, How long have I to live, &c. In a spirit of true wisdom, and becoming moderation, he declined accepting the king’s generous offer. The pleasures of a court had no charms for him in that advanced age, being then fourscore years old; his senses and appetites were long since palled, and both music and banquets had lost all their relish. He therefore begged the king to give him leave to wait upon him over the river, and then return to his own city, there to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:9-43

David returns to Jerusalem (19:9-43)Because the nation was still deeply divided as a result of Absalom’s revolt, David did not return to Jerusalem immediately. He was waiting for the people to give an indication that they wanted him restored as king. Some people of the northern tribes had suggested they invite David back, but the people of Judah, David’s own tribe, had apparently said nothing (9-10).Knowing the rivalry that existed between Judah and the other tribes, David cunningly suggested... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 19:34

How long . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31-39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:35

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:31-43

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:35

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 19:34

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:9-43

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 19:34

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