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href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, 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, <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Now it happened, when David had come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the people of Ammon, Machir the son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim, <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when David had come to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, Machir the son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim, <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when David had come to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, Machir the son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim, <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when David had come to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, Machir the son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim, <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when David had come to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, Machir the son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim, <a href="/amp/2_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, and Machir the son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim <a href="/csb/2_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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 <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, 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, <a href="/cev/2_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After David came to the town of Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash came from Rabbah in Ammon, Machir the son of Ammiel came from Lo-Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite came from Rogelim. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, 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, <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi, son of Nahash from Rabbah in Ammon, and Machir, son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, and Barzillai from Rogelim in Gilead <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> When David arrived at Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash, from the city of Rabbah in Ammon, and by Machir son of Ammiel, from Lodebar, and by Barzillai, from Rogelim in Gilead. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> When David arrived at Mahanaim, Shobi (Nahash's son from the Ammonite town of Rabbah), Makir (Ammiel's son from Lo-debar), and Barzillai (from Rogelim in Gilead) were already there. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Makir the son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now it happened when David came to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the people of Ammon, Makir the son of Ammiel of Lo Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim, <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass, when David had come to Mahanaim, 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, <a href="/web/2_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> When David had come to Mahanaim, 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, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass at the coming in of David to Mahanaim, that Shobi son of Nahash, from Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, and Machir son of Ammiel, from Behold-Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite, from Rogelim, <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass at the coming in of David to Mahanaim, that Shobi, son of Nahash, from Rabbah of the Bene-Ammon, and Machir son of Ammiel, from Lo-Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite, from Rogelim, <a href="/slt/2_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be as David went to Mahanaim, and Shobi, son of Nahash of Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, and Machir son of Ammiel of Lo-Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when David was come to the camp, Sobi the son of Naas of Rabbath of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammihel of Lodabar, and Berzellai the Galaadite of Rogelim, <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when David had arrived at the encampment, Shobi, the son of Nahash, from Rabbah, of the sons of Ammon, and Machir, the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai, the Gileadite of Rogelim, <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi, son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir, son of Ammiel from Lodebar, and Barzillai, the Gileadite from Rogelim, <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, and Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When David came to Mahanaim. Abishai, the son of Nahash of Rabbath of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Gamil of Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Dobelin <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when David had come to Makhnim, and Abishi, son of Nakhash, from Rabbath of the sons of Amun and Makir, son of Gemil, from Ludbar, and Barzali the Galadite from Dublin<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, 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, <a href="/sep/2_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass when David came to Manaim, that Uesbi the son of Naas of Rabbath of the sons of Ammon, and Machir son of Amiel of Lodabar, and Berzelli the Galaadite of Rogellim, <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5048" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Hushai's Warning Saves David</a> …26So the Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead. 27<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">When David</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: kə·ḇō·w (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/4266.htm" title="4266: ma·ḥă·nā·yə·māh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Two camps, a place E. of the Jordan. Dual of machaneh; double camp; Machanajim, a place in Palestine.">to Mahanaim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7629.htm" title="7629: wə·šō·ḇî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Appar. an Ammonite prince. From shabah; captor; Shobi, an Ammonite.">he was met by Shobi</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5176.htm" title="5176: nā·ḥāš (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several non-Isr. The same as nachash; Nachash, the name of two persons apparently non-Israelite.">of Nahash</a> <a href="/hebrew/7237.htm" title="7237: mê·rab·baṯ (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Two places in Isr. Feminine of rab; great; Rabbah, the name of two places in Palestine, East and West.">from Rabbah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Ammonites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5983.htm" title="5983: ‘am·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A people living E. of the Jordan. From am; tribal, i.e. Inbred; Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4353.htm" title="4353: ū·mā·ḵîr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From makar; salesman; Makir, an Israelite.">Machir</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5988.htm" title="5988: ‘am·mî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- My kinsman is God, four Isr. From am and 'el; people of God; Ammiel, the name of three or four Israelites.">of Ammiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3810.htm" title="3810: mil·lō (Prep) -- Pastureless, a place in Gilead. Or Low Dbar; or Lidbir; from lo' and dober; pastureless; Lo-Debar, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3810.htm" title="3810: ḏə·ḇār (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Pastureless, a place in Gilead. Or Low Dbar; or Lidbir; from lo' and dober; pastureless; Lo-Debar, a place in Palestine.">from Lo-debar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1271.htm" title="1271: ū·ḇar·zil·lay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Man of iron, three Isr. From barzel; iron-hearted; Barzillai, the name of three Israelites.">and Barzillai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1569.htm" title="1569: hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Gilead, also an inhab. of Gilead. Patronymically from Gil'ad; a Giladite or descendant of Gilad.">the Gileadite</a> <a href="/hebrew/7274.htm" title="7274: mê·rō·ḡə·lîm (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- (place of) fullers, a place in Gilead. Plural of active participle of ragal; fullers; Rogelim, a place East of the Jordan.">from Rogelim.</a> 28They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-2</a> When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a> But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">1 Chronicles 19:1-2</a> Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9-10</a> When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, / he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze, <a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">1 Samuel 25:18</a> Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1-3</a> Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” / And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied. / So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31-32</a> Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan with the king and send him on his way from there. / Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim. <a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">1 Kings 17:9-16</a> “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” / So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” ... <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a> Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26-31</a> When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ... <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">2 Samuel 15:32</a> When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">2 Samuel 19:39-40</a> So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home. / Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king. <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1</a> Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-2</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a> He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, 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,the son of Nahash<a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">2 Samuel 10:1,2</a> And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead… <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29,30</a> And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it… <a href="/1_samuel/11-1.htm">1 Samuel 11:1</a> Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee.Machir<a href="/2_samuel/9-4.htm">2 Samuel 9:4</a> And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar.Barzillai<a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31,32</a> And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan… <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a> But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.<a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61</a> And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/9-5.htm">Ammiel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-5.htm">Am'miel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-31.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-3.htm">Ammonite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Barzillai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Barzil'lai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-31.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-5.htm">Debar</a> <a href="/judges/12-7.htm">Gileadite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-5.htm">Lodebar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-5.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">Mahanaim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">Mahana'im</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-5.htm">Makir</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Nahash</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">Rabbah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Rogelim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Ro'gelim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Soon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm">Ammiel</a> <a href="/numbers/13-12.htm">Am'miel</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-37.htm">Ammonite</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Barzillai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Barzil'lai</a> <a href="/joshua/13-10.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">David</a> <a href="/amos/6-13.htm">Debar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Gileadite</a> <a href="/amos/6-13.htm">Lodebar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-21.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Mahanaim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Mahana'im</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-23.htm">Makir</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-12.htm">Nahash</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Rabbah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Rogelim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">Ro'gelim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-25.htm">Soon</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 17</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's</a> 15. <a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">Secret intelligence is sent unto David</a> 23. <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Ahithophel hangs himself</a> 25. <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Amasa is made captain</a> 27. <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When David came to Mahanaim Mahanaim was a significant city located east of the Jordan River in the territory of Gilead. It served as a refuge for David during Absalom's rebellion. Historically, Mahanaim was a Levitical city and a place of divine encounters, as seen in <a href="/genesis/32-2.htm">Genesis 32:2</a>, where Jacob saw the angels of God. This city was strategically important, providing David with a defensible position and resources during a time of crisis.he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites Shobi was likely a brother or relative of Hanun, the king of the Ammonites, who had previously humiliated David's envoys (<a href="/2_samuel/10.htm">2 Samuel 10:1-4</a>). His support for David indicates a political alliance or personal loyalty, possibly due to David's earlier kindness to Nahash, Shobi's father. Rabbah was the capital of the Ammonites, located in present-day Jordan, and was a significant city in the region.Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar Machir was a man of influence and wealth, previously known for sheltering Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan (<a href="/2_samuel/9-4.htm">2 Samuel 9:4-5</a>). Lo-debar, meaning "no pasture," was a town in Gilead, suggesting a place of desolation or obscurity. Machir's support for David highlights his loyalty and the respect he commanded, as well as the network of alliances David had built.and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim Barzillai was an elderly and wealthy man from Rogelim, a town in Gilead. His support for David was significant, providing sustenance and resources during a critical time. Barzillai's actions exemplify loyalty and generosity, and he is later commended by David (<a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31-39</a>). His support underscores the theme of divine provision and the importance of faithful allies in times of adversity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, who is fleeing from his son Absalom during a time of rebellion. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mahanaim.htm">Mahanaim</a> A city in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River, which becomes a place of refuge for David. 3. <a href="/topical/s/shobi_son_of_nahash.htm">Shobi son of Nahash</a> An Ammonite from Rabbah, who shows loyalty to David despite being from a nation often at odds with Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/m/machir_son_of_ammiel.htm">Machir son of Ammiel</a> A resident of Lo-debar, previously known for sheltering Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan. 5. <a href="/topical/b/barzillai_the_gileadite.htm">Barzillai the Gileadite</a> A wealthy and influential man from Rogelim, who provides for David and his men during their time of need.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_through_others.htm">God's Provision through Others</a> God often uses people from unexpected places to provide for His servants. Just as David received help from Shobi, Machir, and Barzillai, we should be open to receiving support from diverse sources. <a href="/topical/l/loyalty_in_times_of_crisis.htm">Loyalty in Times of Crisis</a> True loyalty is demonstrated in times of adversity. The support David received from these men during his flight from Absalom is a testament to their steadfastness and courage. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> In difficult times, having a supportive community is crucial. David's experience at Mahanaim underscores the value of building and maintaining strong relationships. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_stewardship.htm">Generosity and Stewardship</a> Barzillai's generosity serves as a model for using one's resources to support God's work and His people. We are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us. <a href="/topical/c/cross-cultural_relationships.htm">Cross-Cultural Relationships</a> Shobi's assistance to David highlights the potential for positive relationships across cultural and national boundaries, reminding us of the universal nature of God's kingdom.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) Shobi the son of Nahash.--The narrative pauses in its course a moment to speak of the assistance sent to David during the time he was at Mahanaim and while Absalom had been gathering his forces. Among those whose friendly assistance was conspicuous was "Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon." Hanun, king of the Ammonites, was a son of Nahash, and was conquered by David at Rabbah (<a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm" title="And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.">2Samuel 10:1</a>; <a href="/context/2_samuel/12-29.htm" title="And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.">2Samuel 12:29-31</a>). It is very possible that after dismantling the royal city David had left a brother of the late king as governor over the conquered territory, and that he now came forward to show his gratitude and faithfulness. It is also possible that Shobi was the son of some Israelite named Nahash, who lived in the conquered city of Rabbah.Machir the son of Ammiel.--See note on <a href="/2_samuel/9-4.htm" title="And the king said to him, Where is he? And Ziba said to the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar.">2Samuel 9:4</a>. David now reaps a reward for his kindness to the crippled son of Jonathan.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - Shobi. It is evident that the most powerful chieftains in Gilead were on David's side, and supported him with men as well as with provisions. Adherents, too, would constantly cross the Jordan, and gather round the old king; and thus, when Absalom arrived, he found himself in face of an army estimated at about twenty thousand men. Among these chiefs it is interesting to find Shobi, son of Nahash, the Ammonite king, and David's friend (<a href="/2_samuel/10-2.htm">2 Samuel 10:2</a>). When Hanun, the elder son, on succeeding to the throne, brought ruin upon himself by his misconduct to David's ambassadors, Shobi apparently remained faithful to David, and received the grant of a district in Gilead, where he settled with his followers. Some, with less probability, suppose that he had withdrawn to Gilead in the lifetime of his father, to be out of Hanun's way. Machir was the generous man who had given the crippled son of Jonathan a refuge (<a href="/2_samuel/9-4.htm">2 Samuel 9:4</a>); and David's honourable treatment of Mephibosheth may have won his patron's heart. Of Barzillai, and his abode, Rogelim, nothing more is known than what is said here, and in the very interesting narrative in <a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31</a>, etc. David's lasting gratitude to him is shown by his care for his sons (see <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a>). A clan of priests called themselves "the children of Barzillai," and claimed to be the descendants of his daughter. They could not, however, produce their genealogy, and were therefore degraded from the priestly office (<a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61-63</a>). Their claim, nevertheless, is a proof that Barzillai was a little king in Gilead, when thus a priestly race thought their alliance with him so honourable as to make them forget that they were of the lineage of Aaron. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When David דָוִ֖ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse came כְּב֥וֹא (kə·ḇō·w) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to Mahanaim, מַחֲנָ֑יְמָה (ma·ḥă·nā·yə·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4266.htm">Strong's 4266: </a> Mahanaim -- 'two camps', a place East of the Jordan [he was met by] Shobi וְשֹׁבִ֨י (wə·šō·ḇî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7629.htm">Strong's 7629: </a> Shobi -- an Ammonite prince son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Nahash נָחָ֜שׁ (nā·ḥāš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5176.htm">Strong's 5176: </a> Nahash -- the name of several non-Israelites from Rabbah מֵרַבַּ֣ת (mê·rab·baṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7237.htm">Strong's 7237: </a> Rabbah -- two places in Israel of the Ammonites, בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Machir וּמָכִ֤יר (ū·mā·ḵîr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4353.htm">Strong's 4353: </a> Machir -- two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Ammiel עַמִּיאֵל֙ (‘am·mî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5988.htm">Strong's 5988: </a> Ammiel -- 'my kinsman is God', four Israelites from Lo-debar, דְבָ֔ר (ḏə·ḇār) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3810.htm">Strong's 3810: </a> Lo-debar -- 'pastureless', a place in Gilead and Barzillai וּבַרְזִלַּ֥י (ū·ḇar·zil·lay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1271.htm">Strong's 1271: </a> Barzillai -- 'man of iron', three Israelites the Gileadite הַגִּלְעָדִ֖י (hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1569.htm">Strong's 1569: </a> Gileadite -- a descendant of Gilead, also an inhabitant of Gilead from Rogelim. מֵרֹגְלִֽים׃ (mê·rō·ḡə·lîm) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7274.htm">Strong's 7274: </a> Rogelim -- '(place of) fullers', a place in Gilead <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 17:27 It happened when David was come (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/17-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/17-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>