Lexical Definition
מַחֲוִים Machăvîym (makh-av-eem') Mahavite N:N--LG
apparently a patrial, but from an unknown place (in the plural only for a singular)
Mahavite.
- § Mahavite = "propagators"
- a Machavite or inhabitant of some place named Machaveh
1) apparently, an inhabitant of a place called 'Macheweh'
1a) the designation of Eliel, one of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הַֽמַּחֲוִ֔ים | the Mahavite | 1Chr.11.46 |
| Μαωουίμ | Mahavite | LXX.1Chr.11.46 |
Extended Information
- People descended from Mahav, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מַחֲוִים apparently adjective, of a people, only ׳אֱלִיאֵל הַמּ 1Chr 11:46, but read probably הַמַּחֲנִי (Be), see מַחֲנַיִם proper name, of a location sub; חנה; Öttli suggests also הַמְּעוֺנִי; ᵐ5 ὁ Μιει, A ὁ Μαωειν, ᵐ5L ὁ Μαωθε.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 11:46 |
Profile
Group • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men, possibly from Mahavim.
People from Mahav(?)
The Mahavites were represented among David's mighty men (1Ch.11.46).
The Mahavites are mentioned in the context of listing David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors who fought alongside him. In 1 Chronicles 11:46, the Mahavites are listed among these warriors, suggesting that at least one of David's mighty men came from a place or clan called Mahavim. However, no further information is provided about their identity or location.
All entries for Mahavites: מַחֲוִים