KJV ORIGINAL
And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king said to Barzillai, 'Come across the river with me, and I will take care of you and provide for you while you live with me in Jerusalem.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King David is inviting his loyal friend Barzillai to come live in the royal palace where David will personally care for him as a reward for his faithfulness.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Absalom's failed rebellion when King David is returning to Jerusalem and crossing the Jordan River. Barzillai was an elderly, wealthy man from Gilead who had provided food and supplies to David and his followers during their exile. David is now offering to repay Barzillai's kindness by bringing him to live in the palace.
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