Barzillai
Smith’s Bible Dictionary · William Smith, F. N. Peloubet, M. A. Peloubet
(iron, i.e., strong).
- A wealthy Gileadite who showed hospitality to David when he fled form Absalom. (2 Samuel 17:27) (B.C. 1023.) He declined the kings offer of ending his days at court. (2 Samuel 19:32-39)
- A Meholathite, whose son Adriel married Michal, Sauls daughter. (2 Samuel 21:8) (B.C. before 1062.)
- Son-in-law to Barzillai the Gileadite. (Ezra 2:61; Nehemiah 7:63,64) (B.C. before 536.)
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