Lexical Summary Makbannay: Makbannay Original Word: מַכְבַּנַּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Machbanai Patrial from Makbena'; a Macbannite or native of Macbena -- Machbanai. see HEBREW Makbena' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Makbenah Definition one of David's heroes NASB Translation Machbannai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַכְבַּנַּי proper name, masculine a hero of David 1 Chronicles 12:14. Topical Lexicon Identity and Scriptural Setting Machbanai (מַכְבַּנַּי) appears once in the Old Testament in the roster of Gadite warriors who defected to David while the future king was still in exile. The Berean Standard Bible records, “Jeremiah the tenth, and Machbanai the eleventh” (1 Chronicles 12:14). His placement in this carefully ordered list signals both his individuality and his belonging to a larger cohort of seasoned soldiers who recognized the Lord’s anointing on David. Role among David’s Mighty Men The Gadites who joined David are praised for their prowess: “These Gadites were captains of the army; the least was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand” (1 Chronicles 12:15). As “the eleventh,” Machbanai stands alongside men who swam the flooded Jordan, routed enemies in the valleys, and became the backbone of David’s growing militia. Their arrival strengthened David’s hand politically and militarily at a decisive moment before his enthronement (compare 2 Samuel 5:1–3). Tribal Heritage: Gad The tribe of Gad settled east of the Jordan (Numbers 32:1–5). Geography placed Gad on Israel’s frontier, fostering a culture of hard-won resilience against Ammonite, Moabite, and Aramean incursions (1 Chronicles 5:18–22). Machbanai thus emerged from a lineage of seasoned fighters, a background consistent with the valor attributed to the Gadite contingent. His allegiance to David demonstrates the tribe’s willingness to cross the Jordan in faith, much as their forefathers did under Joshua (Joshua 22:1–4). Historical Significance Machbanai’s inclusion in the chronicler’s record—written centuries after the events—serves more than antiquarian interest. By naming individual warriors, the text underscores the covenantal principle that God remembers and honors those who align themselves with His chosen king. The chronicler, writing to post-exilic Judah, used such examples to encourage renewed loyalty to the Davidic line and the rebuilt temple community (1 Chronicles 29:10–19). Ministry and Spiritual Lessons 1. Discernment of God’s Work: Machbanai recognized God’s hand on David before David’s public vindication. Believers are called to similar discernment regarding Christ’s kingdom (John 10:27). Messianic Foreshadowing David prefigures Christ, the ultimate Anointed King. Machbanai’s loyalty during David’s rejection foreshadows disciples who stand with Jesus despite opposition (Luke 22:28–30). His name—carrying a sense of building or securing—quietly echoes the Messiah’s promise to build His church (Matthew 16:18). Related Biblical Themes and Cross-References • Commitment to God’s chosen leader: 1 Samuel 22:1–2; John 6:68–69 Machbanai’s solitary appearance is brief, yet it contributes to a tapestry that magnifies God’s faithfulness to those who join His redemptive mission, no matter how small their mention in Scripture. Forms and Transliterations מַכְבַּנַּ֖י מכבני machbanNai maḵ·ban·nay maḵbannayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 12:14 HEB: הָעֲשִׂירִ֔י ס מַכְבַּנַּ֖י עַשְׁתֵּ֥י עָשָֽׂר׃ INT: Jeremiah tenth Machbanai eleven ten 1 Occurrence |
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