30 Mephibosheth replied, “He can have it all! I'm just glad you've come home safely.”
31 Barzillai came from Rogelim in Gilead to meet David at the Jordan River and go across with him.
32 Barzillai was 80 years old. He was very rich and had sent food to David in Mahanaim.
33 David said to him, “Cross the river and go to Jerusalem with me. I will take care of you.”
34 Barzillai answered:Your Majesty, why should I go to Jerusalem? I don't have much longer to live.
35 I'm already 80 years old, and my body is almost numb. I can't taste my food or hear the sound of singing, and I would be nothing but a burden.
36 I'll cross the river with you, but I'll only go a little way on the other side. You don't have to be so kind to me.