2 Samuel 19:32-34

New International Reader's Version

³² He was very old. 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?