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What Does the Bible Say About Barzillai?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Barzillai in the Bible

Discover 14 Bible verses about barzillai. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on barzillai, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Barzillai

  1. 1
    2 Samuel 17:27
    And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,
    KJV
  2. 2
    2 Samuel 17:28
    Brought beds, and basons, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and flour, and parched corn, and beans, and lentiles, and parched pulse, basons: or, cups
    KJV
  3. 3
    2 Samuel 17:29
    And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and for the people that were with him, to eat: for they said, The people is hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.
    KJV
  4. 4
    2 Samuel 19:31
    And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.
    KJV
  5. 5
    2 Samuel 19:32
    Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.
    KJV
  6. 6
    2 Samuel 19:33
    And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.
    KJV
  7. 7
    2 Samuel 19:34
    And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live , that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? How: Heb. How many days are the years of my life
    KJV
  8. 8
    2 Samuel 19:35
    I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?
    KJV
  9. 9
    2 Samuel 19:36
    Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?
    KJV
  10. 10
    2 Samuel 19:37
    Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.
    KJV

Subtopics of Barzillai

1. A friend of David
2. Father of Adriel
3. A priest

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Barzillai? (14 Verses)

And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,
Brought beds, and basons, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and flour, and parched corn, and beans, and lentiles, and parched pulse, basons: or, cups
And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and for the people that were with him, to eat: for they said, The people is hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.
And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.
Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.
And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.
And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live , that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? How: Heb. How many days are the years of my life
I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?
Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?
Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.
And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and whatsoever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee. require: Heb. choose
And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.
And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:
And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite to wife, and was called after their name.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Barzillai

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    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about barzillai. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

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    Memorise at least one key verse about barzillai and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about barzillai is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

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  • Pray through the key verses about barzillai, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about barzillai?
Discover 14 Bible verses about barzillai. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on barzillai, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 14 key verses about barzillai spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about barzillai are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about barzillai compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about barzillai?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about barzillai is 2 Samuel 17:27 — "And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about barzillai?
Barzillai is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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