Bible Dictionaries
Barzillai

Morrish Bible Dictionary

1. Gileaditeof Rogelim, who liberally supplied David with provisions when he fled from Absalom. For his faithful services David invited him to return with him to Jerusalem; but being 80 years old he pleaded his great age and declined the honour, but requested that Chimham might go in his stead. 2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 19:31-39; 1 Kings 2:7 .

2. Meholathite, father of Adriel. 2 Samuel 21:8 .

3. Priest who had married a daughter of Barzillai of Rogelim and had adopted that name. Ezra 2:61; Nehemiah 7:63 .

Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Barzillai'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​b/barzillai.html. 1897.