Mahanaim (2) / Absalom Slain (1)

Mahanaim (II Samuel 17:27) The people of the region where David and his fol­lowers were now encamped were friendly. Knowing that he and his people must be in a condition of ex­treme want for the necessities of life, they came to him in Mahanaim with an abundance of provisions. The sacred writer names three of these benefactors. With obvious delight he describes in detail their gen­erosity toward David. Mahanaim (II Samuel 17:27) The people of the region where David and his fol­lowers were...