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2 Samuel 19:33 asv — And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will sustain thee with me in Jerusalem.

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"And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will sustain thee with me in Jerusalem. "

— 2 Samuel 19:33, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

30

And Mephibosheth said unto the king, yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is come in peace unto his own house.

31

And 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 fourscore years old: and he had provided the king with sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.

33

And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will sustain thee with me in Jerusalem.

34

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

35

I am this day fourscore years old: can I discern between good and bad? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?

36

Thy servant would but just go over the Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?

2 Samuel 19:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 19:33 say?
2 Samuel 19:33 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will sustain thee with me in Jerusalem. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 19:33 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 19:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 33.
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 19:33.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:33 in?
2 Samuel 19:33 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 19:33?
2 Samuel 19:33 reads (ASV): “And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will sustain thee with me in Jerusalem. ” 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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