Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Mahanaim
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| Meaning | Two camps. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Mahanaim is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is two camps.
Mahanaim is pronounced mah-an-ah'-yim. Mahanaim was a town to the east of the River Jordan. It was so named by Jacob, as he was met there by angels of God who welcomed him back to Canaan. After the return from Egypt, Mahanaim was alloted to the Levite priests of the tribe of Gad. Mahanaim was ruled by Saul's son, Ishbosheth. David took shelter at Mahanaim while fleeing from Absalom. Biblical reference for baby name Mahanaim: Genesis 32:2; Joshua 13:26, 30; 21:38; 2 Samuel 2:8, 12, 29; 17:24, 27; 19:32; 1 Kings 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:80 Strong's Bible concordance H4266 |
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