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.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The term “people” is especially applied in this narrative to David’s followers (2 Samuel 15:17; 2 Samuel 16:14; [Reference …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

All the people. —As “Israel” has been used throughout this narrative for Absalom’s supporters, so “the people” is used for those f…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And all the people went over Jordan
That were with David:

and when the king was come over

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Barzillai thought he honored himself by performing any service for the king. Thus, when the saints will be called to inherit the kingdom, they will…

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