2 Samuel 19:33 meaning and explanation
The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem.”
2 Samuel 19:33, Berean Standard Bible
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David is speaking to Barzillai the Gileadite, an eighty year old wealthy man who had supplied the king with provisions while David was a fugitive at Mahanaim during Absalom's rebellion. Now that the revolt has collapsed and David is crossing the Jordan to reclaim his throne, the king offers to bring Barzillai to Jerusalem and support him at court, repaying loyalty shown in his weakest hour.
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