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39 Thereupon all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king also crossed over. After the king had kissed Barzillai and blessed him, Barzillai returned to his home. 40 Then the king continued on his journey to Gilgal, accompanied by Chimham.

Israel and Judah Quarrel. All the people of Judah and half the people of Israel had escorted the king across the river. 41 Before long, all the men of Israel came to the king and complained: “Why have our brothers, the men of Judah, stolen you away and joined with all David’s men in escorting the king and his household across the Jordan?” Read full chapter