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John Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 19:33

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And the king said to Barzillai, come thou over with me, etc.] Over Jordan; Barzillai came with an intent to accompany the king over Jordan; but the king meant not only to go over Jordan, but when over to go further with him, even to Jerusalem: and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem; meaning, that he should dwell with him in his palace, and eat at his table, in return for feeding him at Mahanaim.
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