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Verse 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
prophet...
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The “people” is the term especially applied in this narrative to
David’s followers 2 Samuel 15:17; 2 Samuel 16:14; 2Sa 17:2; 2 Samuel
18:1;...
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9. THE RETURN OF THE KING
CHAPTER 19
_ 1. The continued grief of the king (2 Samuel 19:1)_
2. The return of the king (2 Samuel 19:9)
3. Mercy shown to Shimei (2 Samuel 19:17)
4. Me
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Joab induces the king to present himself to the people.
1 SAMUEL 19:9. THE RETURN OF DAVID (J).
2 SAMUEL 19:9. The two parts of 2 Samuel 19:11 must be transposed
with the LXX, giving the following:...
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David's return. Episodes on the journey
16 23. Shimei sues for pardon...
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_all the people_ David's followers, who are repeatedly termed _the
people_in this narrative.
_kissed Barzillai, and blessed him_ A farewell salute. Cp. Genesis
31:55....
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Barzillai's farewell to David
31. _Barzillai_ See ch. 2 Samuel 17:27....
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_The People Greet the King._ 2 Samuel 19:16-43
16 And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which _was_ of Bahurim,
hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.
17 And _there were_ a...
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_AND THE KING ANSWERED, CHIMHAM SHALL GO OVER WITH ME, AND I WILL DO
TO HIM THAT WHICH SHALL SEEM GOOD UNTO THEE: AND WHATSOEVER THOU SHALT
REQUIRE OF ME, THAT WILL I DO FOR THEE._
No JFB commentary...
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DAVID'S RETURN TO JERUSALEM
David's excessive grief for Absalom is rebuked by Joab. He punishes
Joab for Absalom's death by making Amasa commander of the army. The
details of his return to Jerusalem a...
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DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL
2 SAMUEL
_HELEN POCOCK_
CHAPTER 19
JOAB SPEAKS TO DAVID AND DAVID RETURNS TO JERUSALEM
V1 Someone told Joab, ‘The king is crying. He is very sad about
Absalom.’ V...
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ALL THE PEOPLE. — As “Israel” has been used throughout this
narrative for Absalom’s supporters, so “the people” is used for
those faithful to David....
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_[2 Samuel 19:40]_ וַ יַּעֲבֹ֧ר כָּל ־הָ עָ֛ם...
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CHAPTER XXVI.
_ DAVID AND BARZILLAI._
2 Samuel 19:31.
IT is very refreshing to fall in with a man like Barzillai in a record
which is so full of wickedness, and without many features of a
redeeming...
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RETURNING OVER JORDAN
2 Samuel 19:31
David would willingly have taken Barzillai to his palace, but the
famous Gileadite respectfully declined the invitation, alleging the
infirmities of old age. Howe...
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The king's sorrow affected the people. They stole back into Jerusalem
silently, instead of with rejoicing, while he was left outside. Once
again his words tell of his agony, the deepest note thereof b...
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(39) 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. (40) В¶ Then the king went on to Gilgal, and...
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In the sketch proposed of these books of scripture there is of course
no pretension to notice every point of interest they contain, but only
a general comprehensive view, as far as the Lord enables me...
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_A MODEL FOR OLD MEN_
‘Barzillai the Gileadite.’
2 Samuel 17:27 (cf. 2 Samuel 19:31)
See in Barzillai _ a model for the aged_. The whole scene is one of
the most touching in sacred writ, and the ve...
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_A GRAND OLD MAN_
‘And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim.’
2 Samuel 19:31
I. WE HAVE HERE A MAN WHO KNOWS THAT HE IS OLD, BUT WHO IS NOT
DISTRESSED BY THE THOUGHT OF IT.—There are old...
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 14 THROUGH 20.
David's partiality for Absalom had yet other and more painful results,
and heavy chastisements. It is painful to see the conqueror of Goliath
d...
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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 BARZI...
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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.
Ver. 39. _And blessed him._] _Benedixit,_ i.e., _...
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1 Ioab causeth the king to cease his mourning.
9 The Israelites are earnest to bring the king backe.
11 Dauid sendeth to the Priests to incite them of Iudah.
18 Shimei is pardoned.
24 Mephibosheth...
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And all the people went over Jordan, the passage was finally effected.
AND WHEN THE KING WAS COME OVER, THE KING KISSED BARZILLAI, AND
BLESSED HIM, taking leave of him in an affectionate and respectfu...
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David's Treatment of Mephibosheth and Barzillai...
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Joab hears of David's mourning for Absalom, and the people take this
as an indication that perhaps it was wrong to win the battle. At least
it subdued their pride of winning. We all need to take to he...
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31-39 Barzillai thought he had done himself honour in doing the king
any service. Thus, when the saints shall be called to inherit the
kingdom, they will be amazed at the recompence being so very far...
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No text from Poole on this verse....
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2 Samuel 19:31
(see also 2 Samuel 17:27; 1 Kings 2:7; Jeremiah 41:17;...
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CONTENTS: Joab reproaches David's return to the throne.
CHARACTERS: David, Joab, Zadok, Abiathar, Shimei, Ziba, Abishai,
Mephibosheth, Barzillai, Chimham, Amasa.
CONCLUSION: A good man and a good ca...
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2 Samuel 19:13. _Say ye to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone._ It is
probable that Amasa had refused to fight against David; at least he
had not distinguished himself in the rebellion. David, in making A...
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_How long have I to live, that I should go up with the King unto
Jerusalem?_
BARZILLAI’S REFUSAL OF DAVID’S INVITATION TO JERUSALEM CONSIDERED
I. A serious consideration of approaching death is pecul...
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_And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over
Jordan with the king._
BARZILLAI THE GREAT MAN IN SOCIETY
1. One feature in the Bible is that it represents members of every
class o...
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 19:31 As he crossed the Jordan (see v. 2
Samuel 19:15), David also met BARZILLAI, who had helped him in
Mahanaim (v....
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CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.—
2 Samuel 19:16. “CAME DOWN.” From the mountainous table-land into
the Jordan valley.” (_Erdmann_.)
2 Samuel 19:17. “A THOUSAND MEN.” “To show what force he could
raise...
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EXPOSITION
2 SAMUEL 19:2
THE VICTORY (Hebrew, _the salvation_) THAT DAY WAS turned INTO
MOURNING. Naturally, the people did not understand the poignant
emotions caused by the activity of David's cons...
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David's grief for his son Absalom. David was there in his chamber
wailing over Absalom.
So they told Joab, David's really wailing over Absalom's death. And
Joab came unto David and he said, All right...
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1 Kings 19:20; 1 Samuel 24:22; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 2 Samuel 13:25;...