And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem?
Barzilai le dijo al rey: '¿Cuánto tiempo más me queda de vida? ¿Para qué iría contigo a Jerusalén a mi edad?'
Barzilai reconoció que su edad avanzada hacía innecesario acompañar al rey a Jerusalén.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is returning to Jerusalem after the defeat of his son Absalom's rebellion, during which David had fled and relied on supporters for survival. Barzillai, an elderly man from Gilead, had faithfully provided food and supplies to David during his exile, demonstrating loyalty in a time of crisis. When David offers Barzillai honors and a place in the royal court as a reward, Barzillai politely declines, citing his old age and the impracticality of leaving his home.
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