Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(strong). (1) A Gileadite (2 Sam. 17:27; 19:32-39). (2) Father-in-law of Michal (2 Sam. 21:8). (3) Son-in-law of Barzillai (Ezra 2:61; Neh. 7:63).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Gileadite of Rogelim, who liberally supplied David with provisions when he fled from Absalom. For his faithful services David invited him to return with him to Jerusalem; but being 80 years old he pleaded his great age and declined the honor, but requested that Chimham might go in his stead (2 Sam. 17:27; 2 Sam. 19:31-39; 1 Kings 2:7).
2. Meholathite, father of Adriel (2 Sam. 21:8).
3. Priest who had married a daughter of Barzillai of Rogelim and had adopted that name (Ezra 2:61; Neh. 7:63).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Barzillay
Meaning:
from 1270; iron-hearted; Barzillai, the name of three Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
my irons: he of iron
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
The iron of God; strong:―the name of three Israelites, 2 Sam. 21:8. {Ferrum Domini}