The meaning of Barzillai in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)

of iron.

  • A Meholathite, the father of Adriel (II Samuel 21:8).

  • A Gileadite of Rogelim who was distinguished for his loyalty to David. He liberally provided for the king's followers (II Samuel 17:27). David on his death-bed, remembering his kindness, commended Barzillai's children to the care of Solomon (I Kings 2:7).

  • A priest who married a daughter of the preceding (Ezra 2:61).


    See more on the meaning of Barzillai in the Bible:
    Barzillai {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
    Barzillai {Hitchcock's Bible Name}

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