A man from the time of Israel's united kingdom, son of Ammiel, mentioned in 2 Samuel 9:4.
About Machir (2 Samuel 9:4)
A son of Ammiel who lived in Lo-debar. Lo-debar was a town east of the Jordan River. Machir provided shelter for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:4–5). Later, Machir, together with Shobi and Barzillai, brought supplies for David and his people when David was running away from his son Absalom (2 Samuel 17:27).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Ammiel (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.