A man from the tribe of Simeon living during the time of Israel's united kingdom, mentioned in 2 Samuel 9:4, and father of Machir.
About Ammiel (2 Samuel 9:4)
The father of Machir of Lo-debar. Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son, was hidden from David in Machir’s house (2 Samuel 9:4–5). Machir later helped supply David in his war with Absalom (2 Samuel 17:27–29).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Machir (2 Samuel 9:4)
Key References
“Where is he?” replied the king. And Ziba said, “Indeed, he is in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.”
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim.
All Scripture References (3)
2 Samuel (3)
“Where is he?” replied the king. And Ziba said, “Indeed, he is in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.”
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim.