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2 Samuel 19:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Barzillai from Gilead came down from Rogelim and crossed the Jordan River with the king to help escort him across.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Barzillai, an elderly loyal friend, personally accompanying King David across the Jordan River as an act of honor and support.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, this verse takes place during King David's return to Jerusalem after his son Absalom's rebellion, which had forced David into exile. Barzillai, a wealthy and loyal man from the region of Gilead, had earlier provided food and supplies to David and his followers when they were in need, demonstrating his allegiance. Now, as David crosses the Jordan River to reclaim his throne, Barzillai accompanies him, symbolizing the restoration of loyalty and stability in the kingdom.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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