34. But Barzillai said to the king, “Do you know how old I am? Do you think I can go with you to Jerusalem?
35. I am 80 years old! I am too old to tell what is bad or good. I cannot taste what I eat or drink or hear the voices of men and women singers. Why should you want to be bothered with me?
36. I don’t need any of the things that you want to give me. I will cross the Jordan River with you.
37. Then please let me go back so that I can die in my own town and be buried in the grave of my father and mother. But here is Kimham; take him back with you as a servant, my lord and king. Do whatever you want with him.”
38. The king answered, “Kimham will go back with me. I will be kind to him for you. I will do anything for you.”