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Notes
Shobi was probably the brother of Hanun, who had humiliated David’s messengers after the death of Nahash (2 Samuel 10; see study note on 2 Samuel 10:1–5).
Makir was Mephibosheth’s host before David summoned him (2 Samuel 9:4–5).
Barzillai of Gilead was probably not the same as Barzillai from Meholah (2 Samuel 21:8).
Events
Parallels
People
Ammiel: Father of Machir, David's ally Barzillai: A Gileadite who provided for David during Absalom's rebellion David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Machir: Ammiel's son who hosted Mephibosheth Nahash: King of the Ammonites, provided supplies to David Shobi: Ammonite who provided supplies to David at Mahanaim
Places
Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel Gilead: Mountainous region east of Jordan; tribal territory and personal name Lo-debar: A town in Gilead; home of Mephibosheth Mahanaim: A place east of the Jordan; David's refuge Rogelim: Hometown of Barzillai the Gileadite
Glossary
Absalom Ammiel Ammon, Ammonites Barzillai Bean David Debir (Place) Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Lentil Machir Mahanaim Mephibosheth Nahash Nathan Rogelim Samuel, Books of First and Second Shobi
Topics
Ammiel: Father of Machir Ammonites: Defeated by the Israelites Barzillai: A Friend of David Compassion and Sympathy: Shobi David: King of Israel: Crosses the Jordan River Liberality: Barzillai and Others to David Lo-Debar: A City in the Territory of the Tribe of Manasseh Love: David's Subjects Machir: A Man of Lo-Debar Who Took Care of Jonathan's Lame Son, Mephibosheth Mahanaim: David Lodges At, at the Time of Absalom's Rebellion Rogelim: The Home of Barzillai Shobi: Brought Supplies to David During his Escape from his Son Absalom The Armies of Israel: Mode of Supplying by Presents the Tribe of Manasseh: Remarkable Persons of Barzillai