All 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.
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All 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.
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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.
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(19-40) And 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.
Cross-references (17)
Passages linked to 2 Samuel 19:39 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Genesis 31:55 Early in the morning, Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them. Laban departed and returned to his place.
- Ruth 1:14 They lifted up their voices and wept again; then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth stayed with her.
- Genesis 47:7 Joseph brought in Jacob, his father, and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
- Genesis 14:19 He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth.
- Genesis 28:3 May God Almighty bless you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, that you may be a company of peoples,
- Genesis 45:15 He kissed all his brothers, and wept on them. After that his brothers talked with him.
- Genesis 47:10 Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.
- Numbers 24:25 Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place; and Balak also went his way.
- 1 Samuel 24:22 David swore to Saul. Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
- 2 Samuel 6:18 When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Yahweh of Armies.
- 2 Samuel 6:20 Then David returned to bless his household. Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, “How glorious the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of his servants’ maids, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!”
- 2 Samuel 13:25 The king said to Absalom, “No, my son, let’s not all go, lest we be burdensome to you.” He pressed him; however he would not go, but blessed him.
- 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.
- 1 Kings 19:20 Elisha left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, “Let me please kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you.” He said to him, “Go back again; for what have I done to you?”
- Luke 2:34 and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
- Acts 20:37 They all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain Or, bade him farewell.
Or, bade him farewell.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 2Sa 19:39 And all the people went over Jordan.…
2Sa 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.
Ver. 39. And blessed him.] Benedixit, i.e., valedixit ei. At parting he prayed hard for him, and so dismissed him, not without many thanks for his great courtesy.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And all the people went over Jordan,.... That were…
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:
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the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; took his leave of him with a kiss, as friends were wont to do at parting, thanked him for all his favours, wished him well, and prayed to God to bless him with all blessings temporal and spiritual:
and he returned to his own place: his own city Rogelim, having crossed over again the river Jordan.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 39. The king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him]…
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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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain The “people” is the term especially applied in this…
The “people” is the term especially applied in this narrative to David’s followers 2Sa 15:17; 2Sa 16:14; 2Sa 17:2; 2Sa 18:1-2; 2Sa 19:2-3. They crossed by the ford, while David and his household, accompanied by Barzillai and Chimham, came over in the ferry.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 39. all the people] David’s followers, who are repeatedly…
39. all the people] David’s followers, who are repeatedly termed the people in this narrative.
kissed Barzillai, and blessed him] A farewell salute. Cp. Gen_31:55.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (39) All the people.—As “Israel” has been used throughout…
(39) 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.
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 19:39 kissed him: This was a genuine and affectionate…
19:39 kissed him: This was a genuine and affectionate kiss, in contrast with David’s cold kiss for Absalom (14:33) and Absalom’s calculating one for the people (15:5).
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