Machir (retainer)

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According to the Books of Samuel, Machir was the name of a descendant of Machir, and resided at Lo-Debar. The text states that here he looked after Meribaal, the son of Jonathan, until David took over his care[1], and also looked after David himself, when David found himself a fugitive[2]


[edit] References

  1. ^ 2 Samuel 9:4
  2. ^ 2 Samuel 17:27