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?