Ammiel
Ammiel was the father of Machir, who provided assistance to David during his flight from Absalom.
The name Ammiel means “the people of God”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 9:4; only referred to as Ammiel (עַמִּיאֵל); father of Machir.
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Alternative names
- עַמִּיאֵלAmmiel
Mentions
- “Where is he?” replied the king. And Ziba said, “Indeed, he is in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.”
- So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
- When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim.