Translations
Modern
But Barzillai replied, “How many years of my life remain, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king?
Traditional
And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem?
Literal
And Barzillai said to the king, “How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem?
Latin
Et ait Berzellai ad regem: Quot sunt dies annorum vitæ meæ, ut ascendam cum rege in Jerusalem?
Original
Hebrew
English
But Barzillai replied, “How many years of my life remain, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king?
Notes
Barzillai was old and weak, so he turned down David's invitation to the royal court in Jerusalem. This invitation was a reward for Barzillai's help. Instead, David took Barzillai’s son Kimham (see also 1 Kings 2:7).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Barzillai: A Gileadite who provided for David during Absalom's rebellion
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Agia Barzillai David Geruth-kimham Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Manasseh, Tribe of Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Barzillai: A Friend of David Contentment: Barzillai Contentment: Barzillai, in Refusing to Go with David to Jerusalem David: King of Israel: Barzillai Rewarded Old Age: General Scriptures Concerning