2 Samuel 19:34LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 34 of 43

"And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem?"
2 Samuel 19:34

In context

32Now Barzillai was a very aged man, fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he a very great man.

33And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.

34And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem?

35I this day fourscore years old: can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?

36Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?

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