2Sa 17:27-29 | TNotes | STEP | 17:27 Shobi was probably the brother of Hanun, who had humiliated David’s messengers after the death of Nahash (ch 10 ; see study note on 10:1-5). • Makir was Mephibosheth’s host before David summoned him (9:4-5 ). • Barzillai of Gilead was probably not the same as Barzillai from Meholah (21:8 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 17:27-29

17:27 ^a Shobi was probably the brother of Hanun, who had humiliated David’s messengers after the death of Nahash (ch 10 ^b; see study note on 10:1-5).

• Makir was Mephibosheth’s host before David summoned him (9:4-5 ^c).

• Barzillai of Gilead was probably not the same as Barzillai from Meholah (21:8 ^d).