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It happened, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,
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God's Unlikely Helpers
When David was at his lowest, betrayed by his own son, God sent help from unexpected people. Commentators note that Shobi was an Ammonite, a traditional enemy, likely showing gratitude for David's past mercy. This demonstrates that God can raise up support from anyone, anywhere, even from former foes when we are in need.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shobi’s father may have been the king of the Ammonites, and Shobi was appointed by David as a tributary king or governor of Ammon after he took Rab…
19th Century
Anglican
Shobi the son of Nahash. The narrative pauses in its course a moment to speak of the assistance sent to David during the time he w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim When he first came thither, (2 Samuel 17:24) ;
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