KJV ORIGINAL
Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then King David sent messengers and brought him from the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King David is taking action to bring someone from their place of hiding or exile to his court.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to David bringing Mephibosheth, Jonathan's disabled son and Saul's grandson, from Lo-debar where he had been living in hiding. Lo-debar was a remote town east of the Jordan River, and Mephibosheth had been staying there with Machir, who was likely a wealthy supporter. David was fulfilling his promise to Jonathan to show kindness to his family, despite the traditional practice of new kings eliminating rivals from previous dynasties.
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