32. He was a very old man. He was 80 years old. He had given the king everything he needed while the king was staying in Mahanaim. That's because Barzillai was very wealthy.
33. The king said to Barzillai, "Come across the river with me. Stay with me in Jerusalem. I'll take good care of you."
34. But Barzillai said to the king, "I won't live for many more years. So why should I go up to Jerusalem with you?
35. I'm already 80 years old. I can hardly tell the difference between what is good and what isn't. I can hardly taste what I eat and drink. I can't even hear the voices of male and female singers anymore. So why should I add my problems to yours?
36. "I'll go across the Jordan River with you for a little way. Why should you reward me by taking care of me?