Barzillai [N] [H] [S]

of iron. 

• A Meholathite, the father of Adriel ( 2 Samuel 21:8 ). 

   

• A Gileadite of Rogelim who was distinguished for his loyalty to David. He liberally provided for the king's followers ( 2 Samuel 17:27 ). David on his death-bed, remembering his kindness, commended Barzillai's children to the care of Solomon ( 1 Kings 2:7 ). 

   

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

   

  These dictionary topics are from
  M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
  published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.