Accepting David’s invitation would have allowed him to continue to enjoy the king’s association. Yet, Barzillai declined. Why? Because of his advanced age, he told David that he did not want to become a burden to the king.
हालाँकि यह एक बहुत बड़ा सम्मान था लेकिन बरजिल्लै ने कहा कि अच्छा होगा अगर यह ज़िम्मेदारी किमहाम को दी जाए ।