Machir

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).