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

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 19:34

New International Version

34 But Barzillai answered the king, "How many more years will I live, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king?

English Standard Version

34 But Barzillai said to the king, "How many years have I still to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem?

The Message

34 But Barzillai declined the offer, "How long do you think I'd live if I went with the king to Jerusalem?

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

34 "No," he replied, "I am far too old to go with the king to Jerusalem.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:34

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:31-39

(Read 2 Samuel 19:31-39)

Barzillai thought he had done himself honour in doing the king any service. Thus, when the saints shall be called to inherit the kingdom, they will be amazed at the recompence being so very far beyond the service, Matthew 25:37. A good man would not go any where to be burdensome; or, will rather be so to his own house than to another's. It is good for all, but especially becomes old people, to think and speak much of dying. The grave is ready for me, let me go and get ready for it.