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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.
Barzillai (David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy)
When David fled from Absalom, this old and wealthy Gileadite fed him and his men. David later offered him a place at court. Barzillai turned it down.
First, in plain English
When David fled from Absalom, this old and wealthy Gileadite fed him and his men. David later offered him a place at court. Barzillai turned it down.
Who this is
Barzillai was a wealthy and elderly Gileadite who supplied David and his men with provisions during Absalom's rebellion, and David later offered to reward him with a place at the royal court, an honor Barzillai declined due to his advanced age, asking David to take his son instead.
study-bible (ACAI + Tyndale)
The word
H1271
Where it appears
- 2 Samuel 17:27
- 2 Samuel 19:31
- 2 Samuel 19:32
- 2 Samuel 19:33
- 2 Samuel 19:34
- 2 Samuel 19:39
- 1 Kings 2:7
- Ezra 2:61
- Nehemiah 7:63
