A man of wealth who gave support to David during the time of Absalom's rebellion (2 Sam. 17: 27–9). He later declined the invitation to join the royal court owing to his great age (2 Sam. 19: 34).
Citation for Barzillai
Citation styles are based on the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Ed., and the MLA Style Manual, 2nd Ed..
MLA
"Barzillai." In A Dictionary of the Bible. Ed. W. R. F. Browning. Oxford Biblical Studies Online. Jun 19, 2013. <http://www.oxfordbiblicalcstudies.com/article/opr/t94/e226>.
Chicago
"Barzillai." In A Dictionary of the Bible. , edited by W. R. F. Browning. Oxford Biblical Studies Online, http://www.oxfordbiblicalcstudies.com/article/opr/t94/e226 (accessed Jun 19, 2013).