Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite New Living Translation Ira from Jattir; Gareb from Jattir; English Standard Version Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Berean Standard Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, King James Bible Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite, New King James Version Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, New American Standard Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, NASB 1995 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, NASB 1977 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Legacy Standard Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Amplified Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Christian Standard Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Holman Christian Standard Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, American Standard Version Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, English Revised Version Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite; GOD'S WORD® Translation Ira (descendant of Ithra), Gareb (descendant of Ithra), International Standard Version Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Majority Standard Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, NET Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite New Heart English Bible Ira the Jattirite, Gareb the Jattirite, Webster's Bible Translation Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite, World English Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIra the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Young's Literal Translation Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Smith's Literal Translation Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIra the Jethrite, Gareb also a Jethrite; Catholic Public Domain Version Ira the Ithrite, Gareb also an Ithrite, New American Bible Ira, from Jattir; Gareb, from Jattir; New Revised Standard Version Ira the Ithrite; Gareb the Ithrite; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHira the Ithrite, Arab of Lachish. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Khira, who was from Yathir, Arab, which was from Lekhish OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite; Brenton Septuagint Translation Iras the Ethirite. Gerab the Ethenite. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Mighty Men…37Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah, 38Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, 39and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 11:40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ... 1 Chronicles 20:4-8 Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ... 1 Samuel 17:45-50 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” ... 2 Samuel 22:1-4 And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. / He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. ... 1 Chronicles 18:12-13 Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 1 Samuel 14:6-15 Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ... 2 Samuel 8:13-14 And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 1 Chronicles 19:10-19 When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ... 1 Samuel 23:1-5 Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ... 2 Samuel 5:17-25 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ... 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ... 2 Samuel 10:9-14 When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ... 1 Chronicles 11:10-14 Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ... 2 Samuel 23:8-12 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ... Treasury of Scripture Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite, Ira 2 Samuel 20:26 And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David. 1 Chronicles 2:53 And the families of Kirjathjearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites. 1 Chronicles 11:40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Jump to Previous Gareb Ira IthriteJump to Next Gareb Ira Ithrite2 Samuel 23 1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises6. The different state of the wicked 8. A catalogue of David's mighty men Ira the Ithrite The name "Ira" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." In the context of 2 Samuel 23, Ira is listed among David's mighty warriors, a testament to his valor and dedication. The term "Ithrite" refers to his clan or family lineage, possibly linked to Jattir, a town in the hill country of Judah. This connection to Judah is significant, as it aligns Ira with the tribe from which King David himself hailed. Historically, the mention of Ira as an Ithrite underscores the diverse composition of David's elite forces, drawing from various tribes and regions, unified under a common purpose to serve the anointed king of Israel. Gareb the Ithrite Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Iraעִירָא֙ (‘î·rā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5896: Ira -- three Israelites the Ithrite, הַיִּתְרִ֔י (hay·yiṯ·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3505: Ithrite -- descendant of Jethro Gareb גָּרֵ֖ב (gā·rêḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1619: Gareb -- one of David's men, also a hill near Jerusalem the Ithrite, הַיִּתְרִֽי׃ (hay·yiṯ·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3505: Ithrite -- descendant of Jethro Links 2 Samuel 23:38 NIV2 Samuel 23:38 NLT 2 Samuel 23:38 ESV 2 Samuel 23:38 NASB 2 Samuel 23:38 KJV 2 Samuel 23:38 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 23:38 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 23:38 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 23:38 French Bible 2 Samuel 23:38 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 23:38 Ira the Ithrite Gareb the Ithrite (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |