31. Barzillai of Gilead came down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan River with the king.
32. Barzillai was a very old man, eighty years old. He had taken care of the king when David was staying at Mahanaim, because Barzillai was a very rich man.
33. David said to Barzillai, “Cross the river with me. Come with me to Jerusalem, and I will take care of you.”
34. But Barzillai answered the king, “Do you know how old I am? Do you think I can go with you to Jerusalem?
35. I am eighty years old! I am too old to taste what I eat or drink. I am too old to hear the voices of men and women singers. Why should you be bothered with me?