2 Samuel 19:32 bbe — Now Barzillai was a very old man, as much as eighty years old: and he had given the king everything he had need of, whi…

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"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."

— 2 Samuel 19:32, Bible in Basic English

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“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.”
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2 Samuel 19 — Context

And the king said, Say nothing more about these things. I say, Let there be a division of the land between Ziba and you.

And Mephibosheth said, Let him take it all, now that my lord the king has come back to his house in peace!

And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went on as far as Jordan with the king to take him across Jordan.

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.

And the king said to Barzillai, Come over with me, and I will take care of you in Jerusalem.

And Barzillai said to the king, How much of my life is still before me, for me to go up to Jerusalem with the king?

I am now eighty years old: good and bad are the same to me; have meat and drink any taste for me now? am I able to take pleasure in the voices of men or women in song? why then am I to be a trouble to my lord the king?

2 Samuel 19:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 19:32 say?

2 Samuel 19:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”

Where is 2 Samuel 19:32 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 19:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 32.

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 19:32.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:32 in?

2 Samuel 19:32 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 19:32?

2 Samuel 19:32 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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