37 "Please let your servant return , that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother . However, here is your servant Chimham , let him cross over with my lord the king , and do for him what is good in your sight ." 38 The king answered , "Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight ; and whatever e you require of me, I will do for you." 39 All the people crossed over the Jordan and the king crossed too. The king then kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his place .
40 Now the king went on to Gilgal , and Chimham went on with him; and all the people of Judah and also half the people of Israel accompanied the king .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:37-40
Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:31-39
(Read 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, Matthew 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 dying. The grave is ready for me, let me go and get ready for it.
Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:40-43
(Read 2 Samuel 19:40-43)
The men of Israel though themselves despised, and the fiercer words of the men of Judah produced very bad effects. Much evil might be avoided, if men would watch against pride, and remember that a soft answer turneth away wrath. Though we have right and reason on our side, if we speak it with fierceness, God is displeased.