Accepting David’s invitation would have allowed him to continue to enjoy the king’s association. Yet, Barzillai declined.
وَلَا شَكَّ أَنَّ بَرْزِلَّايَ ٱعْتَبَرَ هٰذِهِ ٱلدَّعْوَةَ شَرَفًا كَبِيرًا لَهُ ،‏ لٰكِنَّهُ لَمْ يَقْبَلْهَا .‏