Barzillai
Mentioned in 1017 BC traditional (Jones)
A Meholathite, the father of Adriel (2 Sam. 21:8).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Adriel, Aiah, Armoni, Mephibosheth, Merab, and Rizpah.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Barzillai 13 |
| KJV | Barzillai 12 |
| ASV | Barzillai 12 |
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2 Samuel1 verse
- 21:8
But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
A Meholathite, the father of Adriel (2 Sam. 21:8).