2 Samuel 19:34 Meaning
And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem?
Context Explained
32Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was 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 am this day fourscore years old: and 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?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
James 4:14
James reminds us of the brevity of life, similar to Barzillai's reflection on his own mortality.
Source: 2 Samuel 19:34