Lo-Debar
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the Transjordanian region of Gilead mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A settlement in Gilead where Machir, son of Ammiel, provided shelter to Mephibosheth, son of Saul, following the death of King Saul, and subsequently supplied provisions to King David during his flight from Absalom.
What is the meaning of Lo-Debar in the Bible?
A settlement in Gilead where Machir, son of Ammiel, provided shelter to Mephibosheth, son of Saul, following the death of King Saul, and subsequently supplied provisions to King David during his flight from Absalom.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Lo-debar clarifies the logistical support networks available to David in the Transjordan and highlights the political alliances formed in Gilead during the succession crisis following Saul's reign.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.