Strong’s H4266

מַחֲניִם

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Machanayim

Pronunciation

mah-khah-nah-yeem

Definition

Mahanaim

Meaning

Machanajim

Usage

Machanayim, meaning "two camps" or "double camp," is a location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is significant as a place where Jacob encountered angels of God and named it due to the presence of two camps—his own and that of the angels (Genesis 32:1-2). It later became a Levitical city and a place of refuge and strategic importance during the time of King David.

Bible references

Genesis 32:2;Joshua 13:26;Joshua 13:30;Joshua 21:38;2 Samuel 2:8;2 Samuel 2:12;2 Samuel 2:29;2 Samuel 17:24;2 Samuel 17:27;2 Samuel 19:32;1 Kings 2:8;1 Kings 4:14;1 Chronicles 6:80