33. And the king said to Barzillai, Come over with me, and I will provide for you with me in Jerusalem.
34. And Barzillai said to the king, How much longer have I to live, that it would be worthwhile for me to go up with the king to Jerusalem?
35. I am this day eighty years old. Could I now [be useful as a counselor to] discern between good and evil? Can your servant appreciate what I eat or drink? Can I any longer enjoy the voices of singing men and women? Why then should your servant be still a burden to my lord the king?
36. Your servant will only go over the Jordan with the king. Why should the king repay me with such a reward?