Machbannai מַכְבַּנַּי
Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Who is Machbannai in the Bible?
Machbannai was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag during David's time of exile from King Saul, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:13. He was among a group of skilled Gadite fighters described as brave warriors trained for battle with expertise in shield and spear (1 Chronicles 12:8). Machbannai and his fellow tribesmen defected to David while David was fleeing through the wilderness, providing crucial military support during this challenging period of his life. His loyalty to David exemplifies the military strength and devotion that David attracted among those who recognized his future kingship.
Biography
Machbannai was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag, along with several other warriors from the tribe of Gad (1Ch.12.8-13). The Gadites are described as brave warriors, trained for battle and skilled with the shield and spear (1Ch.12.8). Machbannai and his fellow Gadites defected to David during the time when he was fleeing from King Saul and seeking refuge in the wilderness (1Sa.22.1-2). The support of these warriors was crucial for David as he navigated the challenges of this period and eventually established his kingdom. Machbannai's presence among David's supporters demonstrates the loyalty and military prowess that David inspired among his followers.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 12:13
"Jeremiah the tenth, and Machbanai the eleventh."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַכְבַּנַּי |
Machbannai
>mak-be'-na (makhbenah; Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus Machabena; Codex Alexandrinus Machamena; the King James Version, Machbenah): A name which occurs in the genealogical list of Judah (1C