Genesis 32:2

New International Reader's Version

Jacob saw them. He said, “This is the army of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:24

David went to Mahanaim. Absalom went across the Jordan River with all the men of Israel.

2 Samuel 2:12

Abner, the son of Ner, left Mahanaim and went to Gibeon. The men of Ish-Bosheth, the son of Saul, went with him.

2 Samuel 2:8

Abner, the son of Ner, was commander of Saul’s army. Abner had brought Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim.

1 Kings 2:8

“Don’t forget that Shimei, the son of Gera, is still around. He’s from Bahurim in the territory of Benjamin. Shimei cursed me bitterly. He did it on the day I went to Mahanaim. Later, he came down to welcome me at the Jordan River. At that time I made a promise in the name of the Lord. I promised Shimei, ‘I won’t put you to death with my sword.’

1 Kings 4:14

Ahinadab’s area was Mahanaim. He was the son of Iddo.

2 Kings 6:17

Elisha prayed, “Lord, open my servant’s eyes so that he can see.” Then the Lord opened his eyes. Elisha’s servant looked up and saw the hills. He saw that Elisha was surrounded by horses and chariots made of fire.

1 Chronicles 12:22

Day after day men came to help David. Soon he had a large army. It was like the army of God.

Psalm 103:21

Praise the Lord, all you angels in heaven. Praise him, all you who serve him and do what he wants.

Psalm 148:2

Praise him, all his angels. Praise him, all his angels in heaven.

Psalm 24:10

Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord who rules over all. He is the King of glory.

Psalm 34:7

The angel of the Lord stands guard around those who have respect for him. And he saves them.

Song of Solomon 6:13

“Come back to us. Come back, Shulammite woman. Come back to us. Come back. Then we can look at you.” “Why do you want to look at the Shulammite woman as you would watch a dancer at Mahanaim?”

Daniel 10:20

So he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece will come.

Luke 2:13

Suddenly a large group of angels from heaven also appeared. They were praising God. They said,

Joshua 21:38

From the tribe of Gad they received Ramoth in Gilead. Ramoth was a city where anyone charged with murder could go for safety. They also received Mahanaim,

Joshua 5:14

“I am not on either side,” he replied. “I have come as the commander of the Lord’s army.” Then Joshua fell with his face to the ground. He asked the man, “What message does my Lord have for me?”