2 Samuel 19:33 Meaning and Explanation
“And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.”
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Read Full Chapter →David invites Barzillai to come with him to Jerusalem and be provided for at the king's own expense.
What Does 2 Samuel 19:33 Mean?
David offers to repay Barzillai's kindness. He invites the old man to cross over and come to Jerusalem, where the king himself will provide for him. It is an honored place, to be sustained at the royal court, a fitting reward for the one who had sustained David in his exile. Generosity is met with generosity.
The king longs to bless the one who blessed him, drawing him near to share his own provision. So the Lord delights to honor His faithful servants, inviting them to dwell with Him and feed at His table. What we give to the King in His need He repays beyond measure, calling us to share in the abundance of His house.
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What does 2 Samuel 19:33 mean?
David invites Barzillai to come with him to Jerusalem and be provided for at the king's own expense.