Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.

Bible References

God's

Joshua 5:14
He answered, "Truly I am the commander of the Lord's army. Now I have arrived!" Joshua bowed down with his face to the ground and asked, "What does my master want to say to his servant?"
2 Kings 6:17
Then Elisha prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes so he can see." The Lord opened the servant's eyes and he saw that the hill was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Psalm 34:7
The Lord's angel camps around the Lord's loyal followers and delivers them.
Psalm 103:21
Praise the Lord, all you warriors of his, you servants of his who carry out his desires!
Psalm 148:2
Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his heavenly assembly!
Daniel 10:20
He said, "Do you know why I have come to you? Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming.
Luke 2:13
Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

The name

Joshua 21:38
from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead (a city of refuge for one who committed manslaughter), Mahanaim,
2 Samuel 2:8
Now Abner son of Ner, the general in command of Saul's army, had taken Saul's son Ish-bosheth and had brought him to Mahanaim.
2 Samuel 17:24
Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.
1 Kings 2:8
"Note well, you still have to contend with Shimei son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim, who tried to call down upon me a horrible judgment when I went to Mahanaim. He came down and met me at the Jordan, and I solemnly promised him by the Lord, 'I will not strike you down with the sword.'
1 Kings 4:14
Ahinadab son of Iddo was in charge of Mahanaim.

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