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32 Barzillai (my iron) was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim (two camps). 33 The king said to Barzillai (my iron), “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem (city of peace).” 34 But Barzillai (my iron) replied, “How many years of my life remain, that I should go up to Jerusalem (city of peace) with the king? 35 I am now eighty years old. Can I discern what is good and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats or drinks? Can I still hear the voice of singing men and women? Why should your servant be an added burden (burden) to my lord the king? 2 Samuel 19:32-35, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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