Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(people of God). (1) The spy of Dan who perished for his evil report (Num. 13:12). (2) Father of Machir (2 Sam. 9:4-5). (3) Father of Bathsheba (1 Chron. 3:5); called Eliam (2 Sam. 11:3). (4) A doorkeeper of the Temple (1 Chron. 26:5).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Chief man of the tribe of Dan sent to search the land (Num. 13:12).
2. Father of Machir of Lo-debar (2 Sam. 9:4-5; 2 Sam. 17:27).
3. Father of Bath-shua (or Bathsheba) David’s wife (1 Chron. 3:5). Called ELIAM in 2 Samuel 11:3.
4. Levite, son of Obed-edom, a porter of the tabernacle (1 Chron. 26:5).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
`Ammiy’el
Meaning:
from 5971 and 410; people of God; Ammiel, the name of three or four Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
my people are of God
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
The people of God; servants or worshipers of God:―name of four Israelites, 1 Chron. 3:5. {Populus Dei}