Lexical Definition
מַכְבַּנַּי Makbannay (mak-ban-nah'-ee) Machbannai N:N-M-P
patrial from מַכְבֵּנָא
Machbanai.
- § Machbanai = "bond of the Lord"
- a Macbannite or native of Macbena
1) a Gadite and one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מַכְבַּנַּ֖י | Machbannai | 1Chr.12.13 |
| Μαχαβανί | Machbanai | LXX.1Chr.12.13 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.13
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מַכְבַּנַּי proper name, masculine a hero of David 1Chr 12:14*.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 12:14* |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Machbannai, a Gadite warrior, was one of the men who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.13).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.13;
- only referred to as Machbannai מַכְבַּנַּי.
Machbannai was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag, along with several other warriors from the tribe of Gad (1Ch.12.8-13). The Gadites are described as brave warriors, trained for battle and skilled with the shield and spear (1Ch.12.8). Machbannai and his fellow Gadites defected to David during the time when he was fleeing from King Saul and seeking refuge in the wilderness (1Sa.22.1-2). The support of these warriors was crucial for David as he navigated the challenges of this period and eventually established his kingdom. Machbannai's presence among David's supporters demonstrates the loyalty and military prowess that David inspired among his followers.
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