2 Samuel 19:34

34 Barzillai replied, "I don't have much longer to live. I shouldn't go with Your Majesty to Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 19:34 In-Context

32 Barzillai was an elderly man, 80 years old. Because he was a very rich man, he had provided the king with food while he was staying at Mahanaim.
33 The king told Barzillai, "Cross the river with me. I'll provide for you in Jerusalem."
34 Barzillai replied, "I don't have much longer to live. I shouldn't go with Your Majesty to Jerusalem.
35 I'm 80 years old now. How can I tell what is pleasant and what is not? Can I taste what I eat or drink? Can I still hear the singing of men and women? Why should I now become a burden to you, Your Majesty?
36 I'll just cross the Jordan River with you. Why should you give me such a reward?
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