Barzillai
The descendants of Barzillai were a priestly family who returned from Babylonian exile but could not prove their lineage.
The name Barzillai means “son of contempt; made of iron”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezra 2:61; only referred to as Barzillai (בַּרְזִלַּי).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- בַּרְזִלַּיBarzillai
Mentions
- And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).
- And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).