Bible Strands
2 Samuel 17:27
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator describes David’s arrival at Mahanaim during Absalom’s rebellion. Three men from Ammon, Lo-debar, and Rogelim meet him at that location.
The words — מַחֲנָ֑יְמָה (Mahanaim) literally means "two camps," and כְּ/ב֥וֹא (kevo') translates as "when coming." These terms anchor the verse to a specific military encampment and the moment of David’s arrival.
The thread — The text links to 2 Samuel 9:4, which identifies Machir’s home in Lo-debar, and 1 Kings 2:7, which commands David’s son to honor Barzillai. 2 Samuel 10:1 provides the broader historical context involving the Ammonites.
Why it lands — The passage records the factual arrival of David and the list of men who meet him. It requires the reader to note the geographic origins of the supporters without adding theological commentary.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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,
Cross-references
- 1 Kings 2:7 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.
- 2 Samuel 9:4 “Where is he?” replied the king. And Ziba said, “Indeed, he is in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.”
- 2 Samuel 10:1 Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun.
- 1 Samuel 11:1 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.”
- Ezra 2:61 And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).
- 2 Samuel 12:26 Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress.
- 2 Samuel 12:29 So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it.
- 2 Samuel 19:31 Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan with the king and send him on his way from there.