Old Testament · Major figure
Barzillai
A wealthy Gileadite who provided essential supplies to King David during Absalom's rebellion.
Barzillai the Gileadite was a loyal supporter of King David who provided food and shelter to the king and his men while they fled from Absalom. His humble refusal of David's offer to live in the royal court highlights his contentment and integrity. The name also appears in later genealogical records of priests who could not verify their ancestry after the Babylonian exile.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 17:27
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 7:63
Where Barzillai appears
5 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
- Joab120 versesThe ruthless and capable commander of King David's army who served as his loyal but often disobedient general.
- Bani14 versesA name shared by several Levites and leaders who served during the return from Babylonian exile.
- Baanah8 versesA Benjamite captain who assassinated Ish-bosheth, later followed by others of the same name in the post-exilic era.
- Seraiah19 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including David's scribe, a chief priest, and a royal official.
- Jonathan102 versesThe eldest son of King Saul, Jonathan is best known for his loyal friendship with David and his military courage.
- Ezra25 versesA priest and scribe who led a group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of God.
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