2 others in the registry answer to the name Barzillai. Every Barzillai in the Bible
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Barzillai
בַּרְזִלַּי
The descendants of Barzillai were a priestly family who returned from Babylonian exile but could not prove their lineage.
- verses
- 2
- first named
- Ezra 2:61
- last named
- Nehemiah 7:63
- period
- Exile and Return
- role
- Man
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Who was Barzillai?
Barzillai is mentioned in Ezr.2.61 and Neh.7.63 as the ancestor of a priestly family who returned to Judah from Babylonian exile. According to these passages, the descendants of Habaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai sought to be registered as priests but were unable to prove their priestly lineage. The text states that Barzillai had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite (likely the same Barzillai who supported David) and took on his name. Due to the uncertainty surrounding their genealogy, these priests were excluded from serving until a priest could consult the Urim and Thummim for divine guidance. The mention of Barzillai in this context highlights the importance of verifying priestly lineage and maintaining the purity of the priesthood after the exile.
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