Adriel the Meholathite

Minor Spiritwell-documentedHebrew Bible / Old Testament traditionAncient Israelite narrative traditionKingdom of IsraelBenjamin (Zelah mentioned in burial context)

A named human figure in the Hebrew Bible (2 Samuel), identified as Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite and cited in genealogical and narrative material connected to events in the reign of David. He appears as a social/lineage marker in the account concerning the Gibeonites and the execution and burial of members of Saul's house.

Origin

Adriel appears in the biblical narrative tradition as a member of Israelite society identified by family and lineage: specifically as the son of Barzillai the Meholathite. The supplied passages from 2 Samuel present him only by patronymic and in relation to others (notably Michal, Saul's house, and the Gibeonites); no mythic or supernatural origin is ascribed in the provided sources.

Appearance

The sources provide no physical description of Adriel. He is referenced only as a man identified by lineage and as 'the Meholathite.'

Abilities

No supernatural powers or abilities are attributed to Adriel in the provided material. He functions within the narrative as a genealogical referent — his name is used to locate and describe familial relationships within the events recorded in 2 Samuel 21.

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Sources
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    Adriel the Meholathite — Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 'Adriel' entrywiki
  2. [2]
    Bury The Bones By Doug White (Archive excerpt quoting 2 Samuel 21). Archive: excerpt quoting 2 Samuel 21 (narrative of retrieval and burial of bones)other
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    Fighting Off The Buzzards While You Are Praying For The Rain By Ray Majors (Archive excerpt). Archive: excerpt quoting 2 Samuel 21 (Rizpah's vigil and David's actions)other
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