Bible Cross References
the children
Nehemiah 7:63
The following priestly clans could find no record to prove their ancestry: Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai. (The ancestor of the priestly clan of Barzillai had married a woman from the clan of Barzillai of Gilead and taken the name of his father-in-law's clan.) Since they were unable to prove who their ancestors were, they were not accepted as priests.
Nehemiah 7:64
Barzillai
2 Samuel 17:27
When David arrived at Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash, from the city of Rabbah in Ammon, and by Machir son of Ammiel, from Lodebar, and by Barzillai, from Rogelim in Gilead.
2 Samuel 19:31-39
31
Barzillai, from Gilead, had also come down from Rogelim to escort the king across the Jordan.
32
Barzillai was a very old man, eighty years old. He was very rich and had supplied the king with food while he was staying at Mahanaim.
33
The king said to him, "Come with me to Jerusalem, and I will take care of you."
34
But Barzillai answered, "I don't have long to live; why should I go with Your Majesty to Jerusalem?
35
I am already eighty years old, and nothing gives me pleasure any more. I can't taste what I eat and drink, and I can't hear the voices of singers. I would only be a burden to Your Majesty.
36
I don't deserve such a great reward. So I will go just a little way with you beyond the Jordan.
37
Then let me go back home and die near my parents' grave. Here is my son Chimham, who will serve you; take him with you, Your Majesty, and do for him as you think best."
38
The king answered, "I will take him with me and do for him whatever you want. And I will do for you anything you ask."
39
Then David and all of his men crossed the Jordan. He kissed Barzillai and gave him his blessing, and Barzillai went back home.
1 Kings 2:7
"But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai from Gilead and take care of them, because they were kind to me when I was fleeing from your brother Absalom.