2 Samuel 19:39
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And all the people went over Jordan,.... That were with David:
and when the king was come over; over Jordan, had got…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The “people” is the term especially applied in this narrative to David’s followers 2Sa 15:17; 2Sa 16:14; 2Sa 17:2; 2Sa…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him - The kiss was the token of friendship and farewell; the blessing was a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 19:31-39
David had already graced the triumphs of his restoration with the generous remission of the injuries that had been done…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
all the people David's followers, who are repeatedly termed the peoplein this narrative.
kissed Barzillai, and blessed…
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