Bible Dictionary
Rogelim
Rogelim was a town in Gilead and the residence of Barzillai. Barzillai came from there to support David during his flight from Absalom.
Definition
Rogelim was a town in Gilead and the residence of Barzillai the Gileadite. It was probably situated in the highlands east of the Jordan and near Mahanaim.
Biblical Usage
Barzillai came from Rogelim to support David when David was fleeing from Absalom. He is again associated with the town when David returned.
Historical Background
The town probably lay near the route followed by David, though the supplied material distinguishes it from another place of the same or similar name.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fullers, a town of Gilead, the residence of Barzillai the Gileadite (2 Sam. 17:27; 19:31), probably near to Mahanaim.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fullers) the residence of Barzillai the Gileadite, (2 Samuel 17:27; 19:31) in the highlands east of the Jordan.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ro'-ge-lim, ro-ge'-lim (roghelim; Rhogelleim): The place whence came Barzillai the Gileadite to succor David in his flight from Absalom (2Sa 17:27; 19:31). It probably lay near the path followed by David, but it is not identical.</p>