Lexical Definition

‎מָכִיר‎ Mâkîyr (maw-keer') Machir N:N-M-P
from ‎מָכַר‎; salesman

Machir.

1) eldest son of Manasseh by an Aramite or Syrian concubine and progenitor of a large family
2) son of Ammiel, a powerful chief of one of the Transjordanic tribes who rendered essential services to Saul and to David

Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
מָכִ֥יר Makir 2Sam.9.4 • 2Sam.9.5
וּמָכִ֤יר and Makir 2Sam.17.27

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎מָכִיר‎ proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Μαχειρ (Sabean ‎מכר‎ Hal4).

1. eldest son of Manasseh; — Gen 50:23; Num 26:29 (twice in verse); Num 27:1; Num 32:39; Num 32:40; Num 36:1; Deut 3:15; Josh 13:31 (twice in verse); Josh 17:1; Josh 17:3, compare 1Chr 1:21; 1Chr 1:23; 1Chr 7:14; 1Chr 7:15; 1Chr 7:16; 1Chr 7:17 see also Judg 5:14 (poetry) where = Manasseh.

2. son of `Ammiel 2Sam 9:4; 2Sam 9:5; 2Sam 17:27.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Genesis 50:23
Numbers 26:29 · 27:1 · 32:39 · 32:40 · 36:1
Deuteronomy 3:15
Joshua 13:31 · 17:1 · 17:3
Judges 5:14
2 Samuel 9:4 · 9:5 · 17:27
1 Chronicles 1:21 · 1:23 · 7:14 · 7:15 · 7:16 · 7:17

Profile

Male • Saul's family • Ammiel's son who hosted Mephibosheth

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Machir, the son of Ammiel, hosted Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son, in Lo-debar and later provided supplies to David during Absalom's rebellion (2Sa.9.4,5; 17.27).

Machir, the son of Ammiel, was a resident of Lo-debar who played a significant role in the life of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan (2Sa.9.4,5). After the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, Mephibosheth was taken to the house of Machir in Lo-debar, where he found refuge and support. When King David sought to show kindness to the remaining descendants of Saul, he learned that Mephibosheth was living in the house of Machir (2Sa.9.4). David summoned Mephibosheth and restored to him all the land that had belonged to Saul, ensuring his well-being (2Sa.9.7-13). Later, during Absalom's rebellion against David, Machir, along with Shobi and Barzillai, provided essential supplies to David and his followers, including beds, basins, wheat, barley, flour, and other provisions (2Sa.17.27-29). Machir's actions demonstrate his loyalty and support for both Mephibosheth and King David during challenging times.

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