And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem?
Key themes
Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy
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Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Barzillai Person
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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 ).