^{32 Ref} Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.

^{33 Ref} And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.

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

^{35 Ref} 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? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?