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 Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,
When David arrived at Mahanaim, three men came to help him: Shobi (son of Nahash from Rabbah in Ammon), Machir (son of Ammiel from Lo-debar), and Barzillai (from Rogelim in Gilead).
This verse introduces three generous men who came to support David during his time of great need when he was fleeing from his rebellious son Absalom.
📚 Historical Context
During King David's flight from his rebellious son Absalom, David had crossed the Jordan River and taken refuge in the city of Mahanaim, a strategic location east of the river. There, he received support from key allies like Shobi from the Ammonite region, Machir from Lodebar, and Barzillai from Rogelim, who brought provisions to sustain him and his followers. This moment underscores the importance of alliances in ancient Near Eastern politics, showing how David's past relationships helped him in his time of vulnerability.
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