Although the Hebrew word in question can be translated either way, the rendering in some English translations of the Bible suggests that toward the end of his life, Moses was infirm, physically unable to carry out the responsibilities of leadership.
מדוע המילה ‏ ” אוכל ” מתורגמת בתרגום עולם חדש לאנגלית למילה ”‏ רשאי ” ?‏