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2 Samuel 19:40
Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative describes King David’s arrival at Gilgal after crossing the Jordan, positioned between his farewell to Barzillai and the subsequent confrontation by Israel’s leaders.
The words — וַ/יַּעֲבֹ֤ר (va.ya‘avor) and עָבַ֣ר (‘avar) both mean “he passed over,” stressing the physical crossing. הַ/גִּלְגָּ֔לָ/ה (ha.Gilgal) identifies the destination.
The thread — The royal movement to Gilgal connects to the Judahite leadership promise in Genesis 49:10 and parallels the later royal procession in Matthew 21:9.
Why it lands — The text records a split escort—Judah’s full force and Israel’s half—which directly triggers the political complaint Israel voices in 2 Samuel 19:41.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.
Cross-references
- Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.
- 2 Samuel 19:11 Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters?
- Matthew 21:9 The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”