2 Samuel 19:34-36

The Voice

Barzillai: ³⁴ My king, how many years do I have left, that I should leave my home and relocate with the king to Jerusalem? I am too old for court life. ³⁵ I am 80 years old today. My judgment is not as good as it used to be. I can’t taste my food, enjoy my drink, or even hear the pleasant singing of men and women. So why should you burden yourself with me, my lord and king? ³⁶ I will travel a little farther with you across the Jordan, but you don’t owe me anything more for my hospitality. Why should you, my king, offer me such a handsome reward?