Nehemiah 7:63
And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite to wife, and was called after their name.
Cross-references
Nehemiah 3:21
Historical context
Nehemiah 3:21 mentions Meremoth, a descendant of Koz, who repaired the wall, connecting this priestly line to the rebuilding effort.
Ezra 2:61–63
Parallel
Ezra 2:61-63 recounts the same priestly families (Habaiah, Koz, Barzillai) and their exclusion from the priesthood, nearly identical to Nehemiah.
2 Samuel 17:27
Historical context
2 Samuel 17:27 introduces Barzillai the Gileadite, the notable figure whose name the priestly family adopted in Nehemiah.
2 Samuel 19:31–33
Historical context
2 Samuel 19:31-33 details Barzillai's loyal service to David, explaining why his name was honored and adopted by the priestly family.
1 Kings 2:7
Historical context
1 Kings 2:7 records David's command to show kindness to Barzillai's sons, showing the lasting legacy of that family in Israel.