A man living during Israel's united kingdom, son of Barzillai, and married to Merab.
About Adriel
Barzillai's son, to whom Saul gave Adriel his daughter Merab in marriage. Saul did this even though she had been promised to David (1 Samuel 18:19). Later, King David gave Adriel's five sons to the Gibeonites. The Gibeonites killed these sons as punishment against Saul's family (2 Samuel 21:1–9).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Barzillai (2 Samuel 21:8)
- Partner
- Merab
Key References
So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.
But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite.
All Scripture References (2)
1 Samuel (1)
So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.
2 Samuel (1)
But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite.