Barzillai
the name means iron-hearted Strong's Lexicon
The descendants of Barzillai were a priestly family who returned from Babylonian exile but could not prove their lineage.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Of iron. (1.) A Meholathite, the father of Adriel (2 Sam. 21:8).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at Ezra 2:61.
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Verses that name Barzillai
- Ezra 2:61 And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).
- Nehemiah 7:63 And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).