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.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- KJV 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.
- BSB So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.
- NKJV Then all the people went over the Jordan. And when the king had crossed over, the king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his own place.
- NLT So all the people crossed the Jordan with the king. After David had blessed Barzillai and kissed him, Barzillai returned to his own home.
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Quick answer
As the people crossed the Jordan, David kissed and blessed Barzillai, who then returned home. It matters because it marks a tender farewell between the king and his faithful friend.
Overview
David's kiss and blessing honored Barzillai's loyalty as the old man departed for his own place. The affectionate parting closes a moving account of faithful friendship and grateful kingship. The crossing of the Jordan also signals the kingdom's restoration nearing completion.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 17
- Gen 31:55Early in the morning, Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them. Laban departed and returned to his place.
- Ruth 1:14They lifted up their voices, and wept again; then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth joined with her.
- Gen 47:7Joseph brought in Jacob, his father, and set him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
- 2 Sam 6:18When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Yahweh of Armies.
- 1 Sam 24:22David swore to Saul. Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
- Gen 47:10Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.
- Acts 20:37They all wept a lot, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him,
- 1 Th 5:26Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
- 2 Sam 13:25The king said to Absalom, “No, my son, let us not all go, lest we be burdensome to you.” He pressed him; however he would not go, but blessed him.
- Luke 2:34and 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.
- 2 Sam 6:20Then 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 the servants of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!”
- Num 24:25Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place; and Balak also went his way.
- Gen 14:19He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:
- 1 Kgs 19:20Elisha 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?”
- 2 Sam 14:33So 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.
- Gen 45:15He kissed all his brothers, and wept on them. After that his brothers talked with him.
- Gen 28:3May God Almighty bless you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, that you may be a company of peoples,
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