Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(sold). (1) Eldest son of Manasseh (Num. 32:39; Josh. 17:1). (2) Son of Ammiel (2 Sam. 9:4; 17:27).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Eldest son of Manasseh, and father of Gilead. His descendants were warlike and were the foremost in the tribe (Gen. 50:23; Num. 26:29; Num. 32:39-40; Josh. 17:1,3; Judg. 5:14; 1 Chron. 2:21,23; 1 Chron. 7:14-17).
2. Son of Ammiel; he gave refuge to Mephibosheth and sent supplies to David when he fled from Absalom (2 Sam. 9:4-5; 2 Sam. 17:27).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 4376; salesman; Makir, an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a salesman
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Sold; he who sells:―name of two persons, Gen. 50:23. {Venditus}