29. The king answered, “You don't have to say anything more. I have decided that you and Ziba will share Saul's property.”
30. “Let Ziba have it all,” Mephibosheth answered. “It's enough for me that Your Majesty has come home safely.”
31. Barzillai, from Gilead, had also come down from Rogelim to escort the king across the Jordan.
32. Barzillai was a very old man, eighty years old. He was very rich and had supplied the king with food while he was staying at Mahanaim.
33. The king said to him, “Come with me to Jerusalem, and I will take care of you.”
34. But Barzillai answered, “I haven't long to live; why should I go with Your Majesty to Jerusalem?
35. I am already eighty years old, and nothing gives me pleasure any more. I can't taste what I eat and drink, and I can't hear the voices of singers. I would only be a burden to Your Majesty.
36. I don't deserve such a great reward. So I will go just a little way with you beyond the Jordan.
37. Then let me go back home and die near my parents' grave. Here is my son Chimham, who will serve you; take him with you, Your Majesty, and do for him as you think best.”