And it came to pass, 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,
Ver. 27. Shobi, the son of Nahash.] Second brother, likely, to that unworthy Hanun, 2Sa 10:2 who abused David's messengers, did him much more mischief, and was therefore worthily deposed, this brother of his being set up king in his stead. We read of Attilus, king of Suecia, that he made a dog king of the Danes, in revenge of a great many injuries he had received from them. Gunno, likewise king of the Danes, made a dog king of Norway, and appointed counsellors to do all things under his title and name. David was not so spiteful: but appointed this thankful man Shobi king of those injurious Ammonites; and married his son Solomon to Naamah, this man's sister, or daughter, likely, but a convert to the Jewish religion. 1Ki 14:21
And Machir.] He with whom Mephibosheth had been brought up, seeing his unexpected kindness to that poor cripple, ministereth to him.