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.
All the people crossed the Jordan River. When the king had crossed over, he kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and then Barzillai returned to his own home.
This verse shows King David expressing heartfelt gratitude and blessing to Barzillai, a loyal friend who had helped him during a difficult time.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 2 Samuel, this verse occurs after David's forces defeated his son Absalom's rebellion, allowing David to return to Jerusalem as king. Barzillai, a wealthy and loyal man from Gilead, had previously supported David by providing food and supplies during his exile across the Jordan River. As David crosses back over the river with his people, he publicly honors Barzillai with a kiss and a blessing before the man returns to his own region.
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