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Machir(2)
Machir in the Bible — the person who sheltered Jonathan's son Mephibosheth (2SA 9:4). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “selling; knowing”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Machirproper name
- Hebrew
- מָכִ֥יר
- Transliteration
- makiyr
- Meaning
- bought
- Greek
- Μαχιρ
- Reference
- 2SA 9:4
- Strong's
- H4353
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Ammiel(2SA 9:4)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Machir in the Bible?
Machir is described in the Bible as the person who sheltered Jonathan's son Mephibosheth (2SA 9:4).
What does the name Machir mean?
The name Machir means “selling; knowing” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.