2 Samuel 19:31

“And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.”

"And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan." - 2 Samuel 19:31
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What does 2 Samuel 19:31 mean?

2 Samuel 19:31 (KJV) reads: "And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan." This verse is a seemingly simple statement but holds deep meaning within the context of the larger narrative in the book of 2 Samuel…

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The Heart of Service: Lessons from Barzillai the Gileadite

In a world often marked by self-promotion and self-interest, the story of Barzillai the Gileadite in 2 Samuel 19:31 challenges us to reflect on the spirit of humility and service. The verse reads, "And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the…

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A Prayer of Gratitude for Faithful Service

Heavenly Father, We come before You today to humble ourselves in gratitude and reverence for Your everlasting love and faithfulness, as demonstrated in the life and service of Barzillai the Gileadite. As we reflect upon the beautiful story in 2 Samuel 19:31, where it is written…

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2 Samuel 19:31 - "¶ And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan."
2 Samuel 23:31 - "Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,"
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 2:31 - "But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died."
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:24
2 Samuel 13:31 - "Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent."
2 Samuel 22:31 - "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him."
"Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite," - 2 Samuel 23:31
2 Samuel 19:1 - "And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom."
1 Samuel 31:2 - "And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul's sons."
2 Samuel 22:19 - "They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay."
2 Samuel 24:19 - "And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD commanded."
2 Kings 19:31 - "For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this."
2 Samuel 2:19 - "And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner."
2 Samuel 1:19 - "The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!"
1 Samuel 2:31 - "Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an old man in thine house."
2 Samuel 19:2 - "And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son."
1 Samuel 15:31 - "So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD."
2 Samuel 14:31 - "Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?"
2 Samuel 15:31 - "¶ And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness."
2 Samuel 19:23 - "Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him."
Genesis 19-31
2 Samuel 18:31 - "And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee."
2 Samuel 11:19 - "And charged the messenger, saying, When thou hast made an end of telling the matters of the war unto the king,"
2 Samuel 23:19 - "Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three."
2 Samuel 17:19 - "And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known."