2 Samuel 19:39

“And all the people went over Jordan, etc.] That were with David: and when the king was come over; over Jordan, had got to the other side of it, whither Barzillai accompanied him: the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; took his leave of him with a kiss, as friends were wont to do at parting, thanked him for all his favours, wished him well, and prayed to God to bless him with all blessings temporal and spiritual: and he returned to his own place: his own city Rogelim, having crossed over again the river Jordan.”

“The “people” is the term especially applied in this narrative to David’s followers 2 Samuel 15:17; 2 Samuel 16:14; 2Sa 17:2; 2 Samuel 18:1-2; 2 Samuel 19:2-3. They crossed by the ford, while David and his household, accompanied by Barzillai and Chimham, came over in the ferry. return to 'Top of Page'”

“19:39 kissed him: This was a genuine and affectionate kiss, in contrast with David’s cold kiss for Absalom (14:33) and Absalom’s calculating one for the people (15:5).”

“the king: The kiss was the token of friendship and farewell; the blessing was a prayer to God for his prosperity. probably a prophetical benediction. kissed Barzillai: Gen 31:55, Gen 45:15; Rut 1:14; Kg1 19:20; Act 20:37; Th1 5:26 blessed: Sa2 6:18, Sa2 6:20, Sa2 13:25; Gen 14:19, Gen 28:3, Gen 47:7, Gen 47:10; Luk 2:34 returned: Gen 31:55; Num 24:25; Sa1 24:22 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 19:40”