2 Samuel 19:31 net — Now when Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, he crossed the Jordan with the king so he could send him o…

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"Now when Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, he crossed the Jordan with the king so he could send him on his way from there."

— 2 Samuel 19:31, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

28

After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But instead you allowed me to eat at your own table! What further claim do I have to ask the king for anything?”

29

Then the king replied to him,“Why should you continue speaking like this? You and Ziba will inherit the field together.”

30

Mephibosheth said to the king,“Let him have the whole thing! My lord the king has returned safely to his house!”

31

Now when Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, he crossed the Jordan with the king so he could send him on his way from there.

32

But Barzillai was very old– eighty years old, in fact– and he had taken care of the king when he stayed in Mahanaim, for he was a very rich man.

33

So the king said to Barzillai,“Cross over with me, and I will take care of you while you are with me in Jerusalem.”

34

Barzillai replied to the king,“How many days do I have left to my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem?

2 Samuel 19:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 19:31 say?
2 Samuel 19:31 in the NET Bible reads: “Now when Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, he crossed the Jordan with the king so he could send him on his way from there.”
Where is 2 Samuel 19:31 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 19:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 31.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 19:31.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:31 in?
2 Samuel 19:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 19:31?
2 Samuel 19:31 reads (NET): “Now when Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, he crossed the Jordan with the king so he could send him on his way from there.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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