Barzillai
Barzillai the Meholathite was the grandfather of the five sons Michal adopted.
The name Barzillai means “son of contempt; made of iron”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Samuel 21:8; only referred to as Barzillai (בַּרְזִלַּי); father of Adriel.
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Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- בַּרְזִלַּיBarzillai
Mentions
- 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.