31 Barzillai the Gileadite also came down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan with the king and to send him on his way from there.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 19:31

King James Version

31 And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.

English Standard Version

31 Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, and he went on with the king to the Jordan, to escort him over the Jordan.

The Message

31 Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim. He crossed the Jordan with the king to give him a good send-off.

New King James Version

31 And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim and went across the Jordan with the king, to escort him across the Jordan.

New Living Translation

31 Barzillai of Gilead had come down from Rogelim to escort the king across the Jordan.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:31

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.