“Come across with me and live in Jerusalem,” the king said to Barzillai. “I will take care of you there.”
Parallel translations
- WEB The king said to Barzillai, “Come over with me, and I will sustain you with me in Jerusalem.”
- KJV And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.
- BSB The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem.”
- NKJV And the king said to Barzillai, “Come across with me, and I will provide for you while you are with me in Jerusalem.”
- NASB So the king said to Barzillai, “You cross over with me, and I will provide you food in Jerusalem with me.”
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Quick answer
David invited Barzillai to come live with him in Jerusalem, where he would provide for him. It matters because the king sought to repay his benefactor's kindness.
Overview
Grateful for Barzillai's support, David offered to sustain the old man at court for the rest of his days. The invitation reflects David's desire to honor loyalty and return kindness for kindness. It sets up Barzillai's gracious and humble refusal, which reveals his contentment and wisdom.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Matt 25:34–40Then the King will tell those on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
- 2 Sam 9:11Then Ziba said to the king, “According to all that my lord the king commands his servant, so your servant will do.” So Mephibosheth ate at the king’s table, like one of the king’s sons.
- 2 Th 1:7and to give relief to you who are afflicted with us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire,
- Luke 22:28–30But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
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