Lives of Scripture
Mahanaim
First named: Genesis 32:2
A place east of the Jordan where Jacob, returning to Canaan, was met by angels and named the site "two camps" (Genesis 32:1-2). It later became Ish-bosheth's capital when Abner made him king over Israel against David (2 Samuel 2:8-9), and still later the refuge David fled to during Absalom's rebellion, where he received support from Machir and Barzillai (2 Samuel 17:24-27).
References: Genesis 32:2; 2 Samuel 2:8-9; 2 Samuel 17:24-27
People connected to Mahanaim
- Abner (M) — set up Ish-bosheth as king here after Saul's death
2 Samuel 2:8-9
- Ahimaaz (M) — ran from here to bring David the news of the battle with Absalom
2 Samuel 18:19-23
- Baanah (M) — one of Ish-bosheth's captains, based here, who murdered his own king
2 Samuel 4:5-7
- Ish-bosheth (M) — Saul's son, made rival king over Israel from this town
2 Samuel 2:8-10
- Machir (M) — of Lo-debar, who brought David supplies here during Absalom's revolt
2 Samuel 17:27-29
- Rechab (M) — one of Ish-bosheth's captains, based here, who murdered his own king
2 Samuel 4:5-7