Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Barzillai answered the king, “How many more years will I live, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? New Living Translation “No,” he replied, “I am far too old to go with the king to Jerusalem. English Standard Version But Barzillai said to the king, “How many years have I still to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Berean Standard Bible But Barzillai replied, “How many years of my life remain, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? King James Bible And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? New King James Version But Barzillai said to the king, “How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? New American Standard Bible But Barzillai said to the king, “How long do I still have to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? NASB 1995 But Barzillai said to the king, “How long have I yet to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? NASB 1977 But Barzillai said to the king, “How long have I yet to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Legacy Standard Bible But Barzillai said to the king, “How long have I yet to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Amplified Bible But Barzillai said to the king, “How much longer have I to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Christian Standard Bible Barzillai replied to the king, “How many years of my life are left that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? Holman Christian Standard Bible Barzillai replied to the king, “How many years of my life are left that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? American Standard Version And Barzillai said unto the king, How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? Contemporary English Version Barzillai answered: Your Majesty, why should I go to Jerusalem? I don't have much longer to live. English Revised Version And Barzillai said unto the king, How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? GOD'S WORD® Translation Barzillai replied, "I don't have much longer to live. I shouldn't go with Your Majesty to Jerusalem. Good News Translation But Barzillai answered, "I don't have long to live; why should I go with Your Majesty to Jerusalem? International Standard Version "How many more years do I have to live," Barzillai replied to the king, "that I should move to Jerusalem with the king? Majority Standard Bible But Barzillai replied, ?How many years of my life remain, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? NET Bible Barzillai replied to the king, "How many days do I have left to my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? New Heart English Bible But Barzillai said to the king, "How many more days would I have there, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Webster's Bible Translation And Barzillai said to the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? World English Bible Barzillai said to the king, “How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Barzillai says to the king, “How many [are] the days of the years of my life, that I go up with the king to Jerusalem? Young's Literal Translation And Barzillai saith unto the king, 'How many are the days of the years of my life, that I go up with the king to Jerusalem? Smith's Literal Translation And Barzillai will say to the king, According to what the days of the years of my life, that I shall go up with the king to Jerusalem? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Berzellai said to the king: How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Catholic Public Domain Version And Barzillai said to the king: “How many days remain in the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? New American Bible But Barzillai answered the king: “How much longer have I to live, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? New Revised Standard Version But Barzillai said to the king, “How many years have I still to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Barzillai said to the king, How many years have I to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Barzali said to the King: “How many are the years of my life that I would go up with the King to Jerusalem? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Barzillai said unto the king: 'How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? Brenton Septuagint Translation And Berzelli said to the king, How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Kindness to Barzillai…33The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem.” 34But Barzillai replied, “How many years of my life remain, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? 35I am now eighty years old. Can I discern what is good and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats or drinks? Can I still hear the voice of singing men and women? Why should your servant be an added burden to my lord the king?… Cross References Genesis 47:9 “My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.” Psalm 90:10 The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,” / before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is darkened, and the clouds return after the rain, / on the day the keepers of the house tremble and the strong men stoop, when those grinding cease because they are few and those watching through windows see dimly, ... 1 Kings 2:6 So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. 1 Kings 2:9 Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.” Job 14:1-2 “Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. / Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure. Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. 1 Chronicles 29:28 He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. Genesis 25:8 And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people. 1 Samuel 12:2 Now here is the king walking before you, and I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. Luke 2:29-32 “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation, / which You have prepared in the sight of all people, ... Philippians 1:23 I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. Hebrews 11:13-16 All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. / Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. / If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ... 2 Corinthians 5:1-4 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... Treasury of Scripture And Barzillai said to the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? Genesis 47:9 And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage. Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Psalm 39:5,6 Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah… Jump to Previous Barzillai Barzil'lai Jerusalem LifeJump to Next Barzillai Barzil'lai Jerusalem Life2 Samuel 19 1. Joab causes the king to cease his mourning9. The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back 11. David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah 18. Shimei is pardoned 24. Mephibosheth excused 32. Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family 41. The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them But Barzillai replied Barzillai was a wealthy and influential man from Rogelim in Gilead. He had supported King David during Absalom's rebellion by providing sustenance for David and his men. His response here reflects humility and wisdom, recognizing the limitations of his age. Barzillai's character is a model of loyalty and generosity, traits highly valued in biblical narratives. “How many years of my life remain that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? Persons / Places / Events 1. BarzillaiAn elderly and wealthy Gileadite who supported King David during Absalom's rebellion. He is known for his loyalty and generosity. 2. King David The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who is returning to Jerusalem after the defeat of Absalom's rebellion. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, significant as the political and spiritual center of the nation, where David is returning to re-establish his rule. 4. Absalom's Rebellion A significant event where David's son, Absalom, attempted to overthrow his father, leading to a civil war within Israel. 5. Gilead A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and as the home of Barzillai. Teaching Points The Wisdom of AgeBarzillai's response to David reflects the wisdom that often comes with age. He recognizes his limitations and chooses to remain in familiar surroundings. This teaches us to respect the insights and decisions of the elderly. Loyalty and Generosity Barzillai's support of David during a time of need exemplifies true loyalty and generosity. We are encouraged to support our leaders and friends, especially in times of crisis. Contentment with One's Lot Barzillai's contentment with his life and his decision to stay in Gilead rather than seek the prestige of Jerusalem teaches us the value of contentment and knowing one's place. Honoring Commitments David's offer to Barzillai and his later instructions to Solomon to honor Barzillai's family show the importance of honoring commitments and showing gratitude. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Barzillaiבַּרְזִלַּ֖י (bar·zil·lay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1271: Barzillai -- 'man of iron', three Israelites replied, וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “How many כַּמָּ֗ה (kam·māh) Preposition-k | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what years יְמֵי֙ (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of my life [remain], חַיַּ֔י (ḥay·yay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I should go up אֶעֱלֶ֥ה (’e·‘ĕ·leh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among the king? הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Links 2 Samuel 19:34 NIV2 Samuel 19:34 NLT 2 Samuel 19:34 ESV 2 Samuel 19:34 NASB 2 Samuel 19:34 KJV 2 Samuel 19:34 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 19:34 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 19:34 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 19:34 French Bible 2 Samuel 19:34 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 19:34 Barzillai said to the king How many (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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