Adriel
Adriel married Saul's daughter Merab and had five sons.
The name Adriel means “the flock of God”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Samuel 18:19; only referred to as Adriel (עַדְרִיאֵל); a son of Barzillai; husband of Merab.
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- עַדְרִיאֵלAdriel
Mentions
- So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.
- 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.