40 When the king crossed over to Gilgal, Kimham crossed with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel had taken the king over.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 19:40

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

40 The king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him. All the people of Judah, and also half the people of Israel, brought the king on his way.

The Message

40 Then the king, Kimham with him, crossed over at Gilgal.

New King James Version

40 Now the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him. And all the people of Judah escorted the king, and also half the people of Israel.

New Living Translation

40 The king then crossed over to Gilgal, taking Kimham with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king on his way.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:40

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.