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34 And Barzillai said unto the king, “How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem?

35 I am this day fourscore years old, and can I discern between good and evil? Can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? Can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? Why then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?

36 Thy servant will go a little way over the Jordan with the king. And why should the king recompense me with such a reward?

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