19 31 Barzillai the Gileadite too had come down from Rogelim, and he went as far as the Jordan with the king to send him on his way. 19 32 Now Barzillai was very old, eighty years of age; it was he who had provided for the king while he was at Mahanairn, for he was a man of high standing. 19 33 The king said to Barzillai, 'Cross over with me and I will provide for your old age in my household in Jerusalem.' 19 34 Barzillai answered, 'Your servant is far too old to go up with your majesty to Jerusalem. 19 35 I am already eighty; and I cannot tell good from bad. I cannot taste what I eat or drink; I cannot hear the voices of men and women singing. Why should I be a burden any longer on your majesty? 19 36 Your servant will attend the king for a short way across the Jordan; and why should the king reward me so handsomely? 19 37 Let me go back and end my days in my own city near the grave of my father and mother. Here is my son Kimham; let him cross over with your majesty, and do for him what you think best.' 19 38 The king answered, 'Kimham shall cross with me and I will do for him whatever you think best; and I will do for you whatever you ask.' 19 39 All the people crossed the Jordan while the king waited. The king then kissed Barzillai and gave him his blessing. Barzillai went back to his own home;