2 Samuel 19:32
2 Samuel 19:32 in Multiple Translations
Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim.
Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.
Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king with sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.
Now Barzillai was a very old man, as much as eighty years old: and he had given the king everything he had need of, while he was at Mahanaim, for he was a very great man.
Barzillai was very old, eighty years of age, and because he was a very wealthy man, he had provided the king with food while he was staying in Mahanaim.
Nowe Barzillai was a very aged man, euen fourescore yeere olde, and he had prouided the king of sustenance, while he lay at Mahanaim: for he was a man of very great substance.
and Barzillai [is] very aged, a son of eighty years, and he hath sustained the king in his abiding in Mahanaim, for he [is] a very great man;
Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even eighty years old. He had provided the king with sustenance while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very great man.
Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even eighty years old: and he had provided the king with sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim: for he was a very great man.
Now Berzellai the Galaadite was of a great age, that is to say, fourscore years old, and he provided the king with sustenance when he abode in the camp: for he was a man exceeding rich.
Barzillai was a very old man, 80 years old. He was a very wealthy man, and he had provided food for the king and his soldiers while they were at Mahanaim.
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2 Samuel 19:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בַרְזִלַּי֙
הַ/גִּלְעָדִ֔י
יָרַ֖ד
מֵ/רֹגְלִ֑ים
וַ/יַּעֲבֹ֤ר
אֶת
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֔ן
לְ/שַׁלְּח֖/וֹ
אֶת
ב/ירדן
הַ/יַּרְדֵּֽן
וּ/בַרְזִלַּי֙
Barzillay
H1271
Barzillai
Conj | N-proper
הַ/גִּלְעָדִ֔י
Gilʻâdîy
H1569
Gileadite
Art | Ngmsa
יָרַ֖ד
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מֵ/רֹגְלִ֑ים
Rôgᵉlîym
H7274
Rogelim
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יַּעֲבֹ֤ר
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֔ן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Art | N-proper
לְ/שַׁלְּח֖/וֹ
shâlach
H7971
to send
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
ב/ירדן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Prep | N-proper
הַ/יַּרְדֵּֽן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 19:32
וּ/בַרְזִלַּי֙
Barzillay
H1271
"Barzillai"
Conj | N-proper
Barzillai means 'my iron' and was the name of three Israelites, including a Gileadite leader who helped David defeat Absalom's rebellion.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.61 § Barzillai = "my iron" 1) a Gileadite leader who helped David defeat Absalom's rebellion 2) a priest, son-in-law to Barzillai the Gileadite 3) an Israelite from Mahalath whose son Adriel married Michal, Saul's daughter
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Barzillai. See also: 2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 19:40; Nehemiah 7:63.
הַ/גִּלְעָדִ֔י
Gilʻâdîy
H1569
"Gileadite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Gileadite is someone from Gilead, a descendant of the region or the tribe of Manasseh. They are inhabitants of the 'rocky region' of Gilead.
Definition: Someone from Gilead Group of gil.ad (גִּלְעָד "Gilead" H1568) § Gileadite = "rocky region" 1) an inhabitant of Gilead - 2) a branch of the tribe of Manasseh, descended of Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Gileadite. See also: Numbers 26:29; 2 Samuel 17:27; Nehemiah 7:63.
יָרַ֖ד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
מֵ/רֹגְלִ֑ים
Rôgᵉlîym
H7274
"Rogelim"
Prep | N-proper
Rogelim is a place east of the Jordan River, mentioned in the Bible as a location in the highlands. Its name means 'place of fullers'.
Definition: § Rogelim = "place of fullers" a place in the highlands east of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Rogelim. See also: 2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 19:32.
וַ/יַּעֲבֹ֤ר
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֔ן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Art | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
לְ/שַׁלְּח֖/וֹ
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
ב/ירדן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Prep | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
הַ/יַּרְדֵּֽן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Art | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 19:32
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- 2 Samuel 19:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 19:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 19:32
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:32
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:32
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 19:32
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:32
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 19:32
Context — David’s Kindness to Barzillai
30And Mephibosheth said to the king, “Instead, since my lord the king has safely come to his own house, let Ziba take it all!”
31Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan with the king and send him on his way from there.
32Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim.
33The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem.” 34But Barzillai replied, “How many years of my life remain, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 25:2 | Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel. |
| 2 | Job 1:3 | and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East. |
| 3 | Proverbs 16:31 | Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 34:7 | Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished. |
| 5 | Genesis 25:7 | Abraham lived a total of 175 years. |
| 6 | Genesis 47:28 | And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years. |
| 7 | Genesis 5:27 | So Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died. |
| 8 | Genesis 9:29 | So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. |
| 9 | Genesis 50:26 | So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 17:27–29 | When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.” |
2 Samuel 19:32 Summary
This verse tells us about a man named Barzillai, who was very old and very wealthy, and had helped take care of King David while he was in Mahanaim. Even though Barzillai was old, he still wanted to help the king, which shows that we can always find ways to serve others, no matter how old we are (as seen in Psalm 92:14). Barzillai's kindness and generosity are an example to us of how we can use what we have to care for others, just as we see in Acts 2:45 and Galatians 6:2. By following Barzillai's example, we can build strong relationships with others and demonstrate God's love to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about Barzillai from this verse?
From 2 Samuel 19:32, we see that Barzillai was a very wealthy and generous man who had provided for King David while he stayed in Mahanaim, demonstrating his loyalty and kindness (as also seen in 2 Samuel 17:27-29).
How does Barzillai's age relate to his actions in this verse?
At eighty years of age, Barzillai was considered quite old, yet he still took the initiative to provide for the king, showing that one's age does not limit their ability to serve and care for others, as emphasized in 1 Timothy 5:3-4 and Titus 2:3-5.
What does this verse reveal about King David's relationships?
This verse highlights the strong relationships King David had with various individuals, including Barzillai, who had provided for him during a time of need, demonstrating the importance of building and nurturing relationships, as seen in Proverbs 27:9-10 and 2 Samuel 1:26.
How does Barzillai's wealth impact his relationship with King David?
As a very wealthy man, Barzillai was able to provide for the king, which may have influenced their relationship, but it is clear that King David valued Barzillai's loyalty and generosity, as seen in 2 Samuel 19:33, where the king offers to provide for Barzillai in return.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can provide for others, like Barzillai provided for King David, in my own community or church?
- How can I demonstrate loyalty and kindness to those in need, just as Barzillai did for the king?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of building strong relationships with others, and how can I apply this in my own life?
- In what ways can I use my resources, like Barzillai used his wealth, to serve and care for others?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 19:32
Now Barzillai was a very aged man, [even] fourscore years old,.... Which was ten years beyond the common term of man's life, and reckoned a very great age in David's time, and has been ever since,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 19:32
Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:32
2 Samuel 19:32 Now Barzillai was a very aged man, [even] fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he [was] a very great man.Ver. 32. Now Barzillai was a very aged man.] Senex quasi seminex, he had lost his colour, but had kept his sweet savour with the rose: and like a flower, though he were withering, yet "the root of the matter was in him," as Job speaketh. For he was a very great man.] Else he could not have so long sustained the king and his company. Crassus accounted no man rich that could not do as much. Pythias, by entertaining Xerxes and his great army, came to extreme poverty.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:32
(32) Provided the king of sustenance.—An old use of the preposition “of,” meaning with. The word is the same here as that translated in the next verse “feed thee,” and there is an especial fitness in the use of the same word in both cases which is lost in the English Version. It is translated “nourish” in Genesis 45:11; Genesis 47:12; Genesis 1:21, &c., and “sustain” in 1 Kings 17:9, Nehemiah 9:21, &c. The king proposes to return Barzillai’s service in kind, but multiplied manifold.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:32
Verse 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.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 19:32
32. provided … of sustenance] An obsolete use of the preposition of where we now employ with. lay] i.e. abode. Cp. Joshua 2:1, marg.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:32
32. A very great man — A man of great wealth and influence in Gilead.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 19:32
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The Sheep by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook preaches about the significance of sheep and lambs in the Bible, highlighting how they are frequently mentioned and the beautiful descriptions given about them. She |
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Message 11 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the practical wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and warns against mere talk that leads to pove |
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Locks & Keys by Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the Logos in biology and how it relates to the teaching of biology in schools. He encourages the audience, particularly those i |
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Beautiful Old Age by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the significance of living a meaningful and virtuous life to ensure a beautiful old age. He illustrates that old age is the culmination of our earlier years, |
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On Growing Old Successfully by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the importance of growing old successfully, warning that old age carries its own unique perils, just as youth does. He illustrates how many individuals who s |
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Dangerous Mindsets by Arthur John Gossip | Arthur John Gossip emphasizes the importance of gratitude and respect for the sacrifices of those who came before us, highlighting the tendency of some to be pessimistic and consta |