Rogelim is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the life of King David. It is primarily known as the home of Barzillai the Gileadite, a wealthy and influential supporter of David during the king's flight from his son Absalom. The name "Rogelim" is believed to mean "fullers" or "treaders," possibly indicating a place associated with the processing of cloth or textiles.

Biblical References:

1. 2 Samuel 17:27-29 : Rogelim is first mentioned in the narrative of David's escape from Absalom. As David fled Jerusalem, he and his followers were in need of sustenance and support. Barzillai, along with other allies, provided for David and his people. The passage states: "When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim brought beds, basins, and pottery items. They also brought wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, 'The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.'"

2. 2 Samuel 19:31-39 : After Absalom's defeat, David returns to Jerusalem. Barzillai, now an elderly man, comes from Rogelim to escort the king across the Jordan River. David offers to take Barzillai back to Jerusalem and provide for him there, but Barzillai declines, preferring to stay in his own land. Instead, he sends his servant Chimham with David. The passage highlights Barzillai's loyalty and the king's gratitude: "Barzillai the Gileadite had also come down from Rogelim to escort the king across the Jordan. He was a very old man, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king during his stay in Mahanaim."

Historical and Geographical Context:

Rogelim is located in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. Gilead was known for its rugged terrain and was a place of refuge for those seeking to escape political turmoil, as seen in David's flight. The exact location of Rogelim is not definitively known today, but it is generally considered to be in the northern part of Gilead, possibly near the Jabbok River.

Cultural and Theological Significance:

The account of Rogelim and Barzillai underscores themes of loyalty, hospitality, and divine providence. Barzillai's support of David during a time of crisis exemplifies the biblical virtue of aiding those in need, especially God's anointed. His actions are a testament to the importance of community and the role of individuals in God's plan, as Barzillai's assistance was crucial to sustaining David and his followers.

Barzillai's refusal to accompany David to Jerusalem also reflects a contentment with one's lot and a desire to remain in familiar surroundings, valuing the life he had built in Rogelim. This narrative highlights the biblical principle of honoring one's commitments and the blessings that come from serving others selflessly.

In summary, Rogelim serves as a backdrop for a significant episode in David's life, illustrating the faithfulness of God's people and the provision of God through the generosity of others.Rogelim

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Rogelim

(fullers) the residence of Barzillai the Gileadite, (2 Samuel 17:27; 19:31) in the highlands east of the Jordan.

Fullers, a town of Gilead, the residence of Barzillai the Gileadite (2 Samuel 17:27; 19:31), probably near to Mahanaim. ROGELIM

ro'-ge-lim, ro-ge'-lim (roghelim; Rhogelleim): The place whence came Barzillai the Gileadite to succor David in his flight from Absalom (2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 19:31). It probably lay near the path followed by David, but it is not identical.

7274. Rogelim -- "(place of) fullers," a place in Gilead
... 7273, 7274. Rogelim. 7275 . "(place of) fullers," a place in Gilead.
Transliteration: Rogelim Phonetic Spelling: (ro-gel-eem') Short Definition: Rogelim. ...
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Barzillai
... Shobi the son of Nahash, and Machir the son of Ammiel, and Barzillai the Gileadite
of Rogelim, brought beds, and cups, and wheat, and barley, and honey, and ...
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Rogelim (2 Occurrences)
... to Mahanaim. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ROGELIM. ro'-ge ... not identical.
Multi-Version Concordance Rogelim (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel ...
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Barzillai (10 Occurrences)
... Of iron. (1.) A Meholathite, the father of Adriel (2 Samuel 21:8). (2.) A Gileadite
of Rogelim who was distinguished for his loyalty to David. ...
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Ro'gelim (2 Occurrences)
Ro'gelim. Rogelim, Ro'gelim. Rogue . Multi-Version Concordance Ro'gelim (2
Occurrences). ... (See RSV). Rogelim, Ro'gelim. Rogue . Reference Bible.
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Gileadite (10 Occurrences)
... that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the
son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim, (WEB KJV JPS ...
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Barzil'lai (10 Occurrences)
... that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the
son of Ammiel of Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim, (See RSV). ...
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Rogel (4 Occurrences)

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Lo-debar (4 Occurrences)
... come to Mahanaim, Shobi, the son of Nahash of Rabbah, the Ammonite, and Machir,
the son of Ammiel of Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim, (BBE DBY ...
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Lodebar (4 Occurrences)
... that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the
son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim, (WEB KJV ASV). ...
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Escort (4 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 19:31 Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went over
the Jordan with the king, to conduct him over the Jordan. (See NAS RSV). ...
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Debar (4 Occurrences)
... that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the
son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim, (Root in WEB ...
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