ma'-ha-vit (machawim, "villagers"): The description given to Eliel, one of David's warrior guard (1 Ch 11:46), perhaps to distinguish him from the Eliel in the next verse. Massoretic Text is very obscure here.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'MAHAVITE'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.