Loyal reception of David at Mahanaim

27. when David was come to Mahanaim The narrative is continued from 2 Samuel 17:24. What follows happened immediately on David's arrival there.

Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah It is natural to suppose that Shobi was a brother of Hanun (ch. 2 Samuel 10:1), who had been invested with some kind of dependent chieftainship by David after the conquest of the Ammonites, and now came to testify his gratitude.

Machir See note on ch. 2 Samuel 9:4. He who had entertained Jonathan's son now shews hospitality to Jonathan's friend.

Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim Who came down to escort the king over Jordan on his return, but declined to accompany him to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 19:31-40). His sons were commended to Solomon's care (1 Kings 2:7) and as late as the Return from the Captivity a family of priests traced their descent from one of his daughters (Ezra 2:61-63; Nehemiah 7:63). The site of Rogelim is unknown.

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