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Your servant would but just go over the Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?
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Humility in Service
Commentators agree that Barzillai's question reveals his profound humility. He viewed his actions as a simple duty and an honor, not something that merited a lavish reward like a place at the king's court. He saw his service as 'trifling' compared to the king's generous offer, providing a powerful example of serving without expecting personal gain.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
Your servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king , &c.] That is, go a little way after he was over Jordan…
Presbyterian
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…
