2 Samuel 19 · Verse 39

2 Samuel 19:39

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.
2 Samuel 19:39, King James Version

2 Samuel 19:39 in other translations

BSBSo all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.
WEBAll the people went over the Jordan, and the king went over. Then the king kissed Barzillai and blessed him; and he returned to his own place.
ASVAnd all the people went over the Jordan, and the king went over: and the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.
YLTAnd all the people pass over the Jordan, and the king hath passed over, and the king giveth a kiss to Barzillai, and blesseth him, and he turneth back to his place.
DARBYAnd all the people went over the Jordan; and the king went over; and the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned to his own place.
BBEThen all the people went over Jordan, and the king went over: and the king gave Barzillai a kiss, with his blessing; and he went back to his place.
WebsterAnd all the people went over Jordan. And when the king had come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned to his own place.

What does 2 Samuel 19:39 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 19:31-43

31-40. Barzillai the Gileadite--The rank, great age, and chivalrous devotion of this Gileadite chief wins our respect. His declining to go to court, his recommendation of his son, his convoy across the Jordan, and his parting scene with the king, are interesting incidents. What mark of royal favor was bestowed on Chimham has not been recorded; but it is probable that David gave a great part of his personal patrimony…

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 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.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:31-39

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 beyond the service, Mt 25:37. A good man would not go any where to be burdensome; or, will rather be so to his own house than to another's. It is good for all, but especially becomes old people, to think and speak much of…

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2 Samuel 19:39 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וַיַּעֲבֹ֧רvai.ya.'a.Vorand it passed overH5674
כָּל\־kol-allH3605
הָעָ֛םha.'Amthe peopleH5971
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
הַיַּרְדֵּ֖ןhai.yar.Denthe JordanH3383
וְהַמֶּ֣לֶךְve.ha.Me.lekhand the kingH4428
עָבָ֑ר'a.Varhe passed overH5674
וַיִּשַּׁ֨קvai.yi.Shakand he kissedH5401
הַמֶּ֤לֶךְha.Me.lekhthe kingH4428
לְבַרְזִלַּי֙le.var.zi.Lai<to> BarzillaiH1271
וַיְבָ֣רֲכֵ֔הוּvay.Va.ra.Khe.huand he blessed himH1288
וַיָּ֖שָׁבvai.Ya.shovand he returnedH7725
לִמְקֹמֽוֹ\׃\ \סlim.ko.Moto own place hisH4725

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Samuel 19:39

  • Genesis 31:55

    And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.

  • Ruth 1:14

    And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

  • Genesis 47:7

    And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:26

    Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

  • Genesis 14:19

    And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

  • 2 Samuel 6:18

    And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

  • 1 Kings 19:20

    And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?

  • Luke 2:34

    And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

  • 2 Samuel 14:33

    So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.

  • Numbers 24:25

    And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.

  • Genesis 28:3

    And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;

  • 2 Samuel 6:20

    Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the king.The kiss was the token of friendship and farewell; the blessing was a prayer to God for his prosperity: probably a prophetical benediction.
kissed Barzillai.
Ge 31:55; 45:15; Ru 1:14; 1Ki 19:20; Ac 20:37; 1Th 5:26
blessed.
6:18,20; 13:25; Ge 14:19; 28:3; 47:7,10; Lu 2:34
returned.
Ge 31:55; Nu 24:25; 1Sa 24:22

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • 2 Samuel 19:38

    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.

  • 2 Samuel 19:39

    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.

  • 2 Samuel 19:40

    Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.

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2 Samuel 19:39 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y todo el pueblo pasó el Jordán: y luego que el rey hubo también pasado, el rey besó á Barzillai, y bendíjolo; y él se volvió á su casa.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et le roi dit: Kimham passera avec moi, et je lui ferai ce qui sera bon à tes yeux; et tout ce que tu voudras de moi, je te le ferai.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und alles Volk ging über den Jordan, und auch der König ging hinüber. Und der König küßte Barsillai und segnete ihn; und er kehrte an seinen Ort zurück.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Cumque transisset universus populus et rex Jordanem, osculatus est rex Berzellai, et benedixit ei: et ille reversus est in locum suum.