2 Samuel 19:31

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

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Interpretation

Barzillai thought he had done himself honour in doing the king any service. Thus, when the saints shall be called to inherit the kingdom, they will be amazed at the recompence being so very far beyond the service, Mt 25:37.

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 19:31-34.

2 Samuel 19:31 2 Samuel 19:32 2 Samuel 19:33 2 Samuel 19:34

Glossary

Jordan Place: Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.
Barzillai Person: Of iron. (1. ) A Meholathite, the father of Adriel ( 2 Sam. 21:8 ). (2. ) A Gileadite of Rogelim who was distinguished for his loyalty to David. He liberally provided for the king’s followers ( 2 Sam. 17:27 ).
Gilead Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.
Rogelim Place: Fullers, a town of Gilead, the residence of Barzillai the Gileadite ( 2 Sam. 17:27 ; 19:31 ), probably near to Mahanaim. Modern identification: Zaharet.