Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
2 Samuel 19:39
Verse 2 Samuel 19:39. The king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him] The kiss was the token of friendship and farewell; the blessing was a prayer to God for his prosperity, probably a prophetical benediction.
Verse 2 Samuel 19:39. The king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him] The kiss was the token of friendship and farewell; the blessing was a prayer to God for his prosperity, probably a prophetical benediction.
The “people” is the term especially applied in this narrative to David’s followers 2 Samuel 15:17; 2 Samuel 16:14; 2Sa 17:2; 2 Samuel 18:1;...
9. THE RETURN OF THE KING CHAPTER 19 _ 1. The continued grief of the king (2 Samuel 19:1)_ 2. The return of the king (2 Samuel 19:9) 3. Mercy shown to Shimei (2 Samuel 19:17) 4. Me
Joab induces the king to present himself to the people. 1 SAMUEL 19:9. THE RETURN OF DAVID (J). 2 SAMUEL 19:9. The two parts of 2 Samuel 19:11 must be transposed with the LXX, giving the following:...
David's return. Episodes on the journey 16 23. Shimei sues for pardon...
Barzillai's farewell to David 31. _Barzillai_ See ch. 2 Samuel 17:27....
_all the people_ David's followers, who are repeatedly termed _the people_in this narrative. _kissed Barzillai, and blessed him_ A farewell salute. Cp. Genesis 31:55....
_The People Greet the King._ 2 Samuel 19:16-43 16 And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which _was_ of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David. 17 And _there were_ a...
_AND THE KING ANSWERED, CHIMHAM SHALL GO OVER WITH ME, AND I WILL DO TO HIM THAT WHICH SHALL SEEM GOOD UNTO THEE: AND WHATSOEVER THOU SHALT REQUIRE OF ME, THAT WILL I DO FOR THEE._ No JFB commentary...
DAVID'S RETURN TO JERUSALEM David's excessive grief for Absalom is rebuked by Joab. He punishes Joab for Absalom's death by making Amasa commander of the army. The details of his return to Jerusalem a...
DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL 2 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 19 JOAB SPEAKS TO DAVID AND DAVID RETURNS TO JERUSALEM V1 Someone told Joab, ‘The king is crying. He is very sad about Absalom.’ V...
ALL THE PEOPLE. — As “Israel” has been used throughout this narrative for Absalom’s supporters, so “the people” is used for those faithful to David....
_[2 Samuel 19:40]_ וַ יַּעֲבֹ֧ר כָּל ־הָ עָ֛ם...
CHAPTER XXVI. _ DAVID AND BARZILLAI._ 2 Samuel 19:31. IT is very refreshing to fall in with a man like Barzillai in a record which is so full of wickedness, and without many features of a redeeming...
RETURNING OVER JORDAN 2 Samuel 19:31 David would willingly have taken Barzillai to his palace, but the famous Gileadite respectfully declined the invitation, alleging the infirmities of old age. Howe...
The king's sorrow affected the people. They stole back into Jerusalem silently, instead of with rejoicing, while he was left outside. Once again his words tell of his agony, the deepest note thereof b...
(39) And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place. (40) В¶ Then the king went on to Gilgal, and...
In the sketch proposed of these books of scripture there is of course no pretension to notice every point of interest they contain, but only a general comprehensive view, as far as the Lord enables me...
_A GRAND OLD MAN_ ‘And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim.’ 2 Samuel 19:31 I. WE HAVE HERE A MAN WHO KNOWS THAT HE IS OLD, BUT WHO IS NOT DISTRESSED BY THE THOUGHT OF IT.—There are old...
_A MODEL FOR OLD MEN_ ‘Barzillai the Gileadite.’ 2 Samuel 17:27 (cf. 2 Samuel 19:31) See in Barzillai _ a model for the aged_. The whole scene is one of the most touching in sacred writ, and the ve...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 14 THROUGH 20. David's partiality for Absalom had yet other and more painful results, and heavy chastisements. It is painful to see the conqueror of Goliath d...
AND ALL THE PEOPLE WENT OVER JORDAN,.... That were with David: AND WHEN THE KING WAS COME OVER; over Jordan, had got to the other side of it, whither Barzillai accompanied him: THE KING KISSED BARZI...
And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place. Ver. 39. _And blessed him._] _Benedixit,_ i.e., _...
1 Ioab causeth the king to cease his mourning. 9 The Israelites are earnest to bring the king backe. 11 Dauid sendeth to the Priests to incite them of Iudah. 18 Shimei is pardoned. 24 Mephibosheth...
David's Treatment of Mephibosheth and Barzillai...
And all the people went over Jordan, the passage was finally effected. AND WHEN THE KING WAS COME OVER, THE KING KISSED BARZILLAI, AND BLESSED HIM, taking leave of him in an affectionate and respectfu...
Joab hears of David's mourning for Absalom, and the people take this as an indication that perhaps it was wrong to win the battle. At least it subdued their pride of winning. We all need to take to he...
31-39 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...
No text from Poole on this verse....
2 Samuel 19:39 people H5971 over H5674 (H8799) Jordan H3383 king H4428 over H5674 (H8804) king H4428 kissed...
2 Samuel 19:31 (see also 2 Samuel 17:27; 1 Kings 2:7; Jeremiah 41:17;...
CONTENTS: Joab reproaches David's return to the throne. CHARACTERS: David, Joab, Zadok, Abiathar, Shimei, Ziba, Abishai, Mephibosheth, Barzillai, Chimham, Amasa. CONCLUSION: A good man and a good ca...
2 Samuel 19:13. _Say ye to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone._ It is probable that Amasa had refused to fight against David; at least he had not distinguished himself in the rebellion. David, in making A...
_How long have I to live, that I should go up with the King unto Jerusalem?_ BARZILLAI’S REFUSAL OF DAVID’S INVITATION TO JERUSALEM CONSIDERED I. A serious consideration of approaching death is pecul...
_And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king._ BARZILLAI THE GREAT MAN IN SOCIETY 1. One feature in the Bible is that it represents members of every class o...
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 19:31 As he crossed the Jordan (see v. 2 Samuel 19:15), David also met BARZILLAI, who had helped him in Mahanaim (v....
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 2 Samuel 19:16. “CAME DOWN.” From the mountainous table-land into the Jordan valley.” (_Erdmann_.) 2 Samuel 19:17. “A THOUSAND MEN.” “To show what force he could raise...
EXPOSITION 2 SAMUEL 19:2 THE VICTORY (Hebrew, _the salvation_) THAT DAY WAS turned INTO MOURNING. Naturally, the people did not understand the poignant emotions caused by the activity of David's cons...
David's grief for his son Absalom. David was there in his chamber wailing over Absalom. So they told Joab, David's really wailing over Absalom's death. And Joab came unto David and he said, All right...
1 Kings 19:20; 1 Samuel 24:22; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 2 Samuel 13:25;...