Lux Domini
And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.

Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

Glossary

Jordan Place

Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.

Barzillai Person

Of iron. (1. ) A Meholathite, the father of Adriel ( 2 Sam. 21:8 ). (2. ) A Gileadite of Rogelim who was distinguished for his loyalty to David. He liberally provided for the king’s followers ( 2 Sam. 17:27 ).

Gilead Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.

Rogelim Place

Fullers, a town of Gilead, the residence of Barzillai the Gileadite ( 2 Sam. 17:27 ; 19:31 ), probably near to Mahanaim. Modern identification: Zaharet.