Barzillai Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Barzillai the Gileadite supplied provisions to David during his flight from Absalom and was later honored by the king.
the Gileadite from Rogelim (2SA 17:27)
Names
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Barzillai
son of contempt; made of iron
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Barzillai
· Also called · H1271 none · 2SA 17:27 [made of] iron
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בַּרְזִלַּי
barəzilay · H1271 · 2SA 17:27 [made of] iron
- he בַּרְזִלַּי · H1271G
- el Βερζελλι Berzelli · none · 2SA 17:27
- bg Верзелий
Birth
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Dates and sources (4)
Absolute years are conditional chronological estimates. A biblical passage may state an age or event, but does not by itself establish a BCE year. Different calendar systems are preserved separately.
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Birth BibleData Matches the current date; this is not historical verificationUssher BCE year:
1113→ ≈ 1113 BCSource record and calculation
Birth_Barzillai_1·ussher_bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 199The year of Barzillai_1's birth is the year David returned to Jerusalem after Absalom's death (2978) - Barzillai's age at that time (80) = 2898[Ussher date p57]SHA-256:3643220b9702033ab64df67a354e0693e1cd99be1fd59da261c1ba1dcd00c702 -
Birth BibleData Alternative estimateBibleData BCE year:
1064→ ≈ 1064 BCSource record and calculation
Birth_Barzillai_1·bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 199The year of Barzillai_1's birth is the year David returned to Jerusalem after Absalom's death (2978) - Barzillai's age at that time (80) = 2898[Ussher date p57]SHA-256:3643220b9702033ab64df67a354e0693e1cd99be1fd59da261c1ba1dcd00c702 -
Birth BibleData Alternative estimateAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
2898→ ≈ 1107 BCSource record and calculation
Birth_Barzillai_1·event_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 199The year of Barzillai_1's birth is the year David returned to Jerusalem after Absalom's death (2978) - Barzillai's age at that time (80) = 2898[Ussher date p57]SHA-256:3643220b9702033ab64df67a354e0693e1cd99be1fd59da261c1ba1dcd00c702 -
Birth BibleData Unverified estimate without an established conversionUssher AM:
2891· No established conversion to a BCE/CE year.Source record and calculation
Birth_Barzillai_1·ussher_am_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 199The year of Barzillai_1's birth is the year David returned to Jerusalem after Absalom's death (2978) - Barzillai's age at that time (80) = 2898[Ussher date p57]SHA-256:3643220b9702033ab64df67a354e0693e1cd99be1fd59da261c1ba1dcd00c702
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Took part in (1)
- David returned to Jerusalem after Absalom's death · c. 1023 BC
Barzillai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Barzillai was a wealthy Gileadite from Rogelim who provided essential support to King David during his flight from his son Absalom's rebellion (2Sa 17:27-29). Along with others, Barzillai generously supplied food and provisions for David and his men. After Absalom's defeat, when David returned to Jerusalem, Barzillai accompanied him to the Jordan River (2Sa 19:31-39). Due to his advanced age of eighty, Barzillai declined David's invitation to join him in Jerusalem, but he sent his son Chimham in his place. David blessed Barzillai and promised to show kindness to his family. Later, on his deathbed, David instructed Solomon to show favor to Barzillai's descendants (1Ki 2:7). Barzillai's loyalty and generosity during David's time of need were remembered and honored by the king. In Ezr 2:61 and Neh 7:63, a priestly family is mentioned who traced their lineage to Barzillai, indicating the enduring impact of his devotion to David.
Barzillai 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Gileadite of Rogelim who was distinguished for his loyalty to David. He liberally provided for the king’s followers (2 Sam. 17:27). David on his death-bed, remembering his kindness, commended Barzillai’s children to the care of Solomon (1 Kings 2:7).
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