"Of iron. (1.) A Meholathite, the father of Adriel (2 Sam. 21:8)." "(2.) A Gileadite of Rogelim who was distinguished for his loyalty to David. He liberally provided for the king's followers "(2 Sam. 17:27). David on his death-bed, remembering his" "kindness, commended Barzillai's children to the care of Solomon" (1 Kings 2:7). "(3.) A priest who married a daughter of the preceding (Ezra 2:61).
Definition of Barzillai:
"son of contempt; made of iron"