The meaning of “עַדְרִיאֵל”

Understanding ʻAdrîyʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

עַדְרִיאֵל

Phoneticad-ree-ale'

TransliterationʻAdrîyʼêl

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

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.”
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:”

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Most Frequent Book

1 Samuel

Book Distribution

1 Samuel1

2 Samuel1

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