Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Of iron. ) A Meholathite, the father of Adriel (2 Sam. 21:8). ) 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). ) A priest who married a daughter of the preceding (Ezra 2:61).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
, strong).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
BARZIL'LAI (of iron, i. e. strong) was a wealthy Gileadite, and a fast friend of David when he was in exile on account of Absalom's revolt. 2 Sam 17:27. After the rebellion had been suppressed, Barzillai, on account of age, and probably also from natural and proper pride, declined David's offer to be a resident of the court, but proposed his son Chimham should go instead. 2 Sam 19:31-40. David, in his final charge to Solomon, enjoined it upon him to show kindness to Barzillai's family, and even to make them members of the royal household. 1 Kgs 2:7.
The Meholathite, father-in-law of Michal, Saul's daughter. 2 Sam 21:8. The husband of a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite, whose descendants returned from Babylon, but in vain sought admittance to the priesthood. Ezr 2:61; Neh 7:63, Neh 7:64.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
son of contempt; made of iron