2 Samuel 19:32 web — Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even eighty years old: and he had provided the king with sustenance while he lay at…

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"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."

— 2 Samuel 19:32, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

29

The king said to him, "Why do you speak any more of your matters? I say, you and Ziba divide the land."

30

Mephibosheth said to the king, "Yes, let him take all, because my lord the king has come in peace to his own house."

31

Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went over the Jordan with the king, to conduct him over the Jordan.

32

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.

33

The king said to Barzillai, "Come over with me, and I will sustain you with me in Jerusalem."

34

Barzillai said to the king, "How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem?

35

I am this day eighty years old. Can I discern between good and bad? Can your servant taste what I eat or what I drink? Can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? Why then should your servant be yet a burden 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 World English Bible reads: “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.”
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 (WEB): “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.” 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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