The meaning of “עַדְרִיאֵל”
Understanding ʻAdrîyʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Adriel. - § Adriel = "flock of God" - Adriel, an Israelite 1) son of Barzillai, and the man to whom Saul gave his daught...
עַדְרִיאֵל
Adriel. - § Adriel = "flock of God" - Adriel, an Israelite 1) son of Barzillai, and the man to whom Saul gave his daughter Merab in marriage although she was already promised to David
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 18:19 | “But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul’s daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.” Word: עַדְרִיאֵל (ʻAdrîyʼêl) | |
| 2 Samuel 21:8 | “But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite:” Word: עַדְרִיאֵל (ʻAdrîyʼêl) |