Bible Dictionary
Machi
Machi was the father of Geuel, the Gadite spy who went with Caleb and Joshua to inspect Canaan.
Definition
Machi was a Gadite and the father of Geuel. His name is explained as “decrease.”
Biblical Usage
Machi is named as the father of Geuel, one of the twelve spies sent to inspect the land of Canaan.
Historical Background
Some versions read “Machir” in this passage, but the supplied material identifies Machi as Geuel’s father.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(decrease), the father of Geuel the Gadite, who went with Caleb and Joshua to spy out the land of Canaan. (Numbers 13:15)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ma'-ki (makhi; Peshitta and some manuscripts of Septuagint read "Machir"): A Gadite, father of Geuel, one of the 12 spies (Nu 13:15).</p>