Lexicon Iqqesh: Crooked, perverse, twisted Original Word: עִקֵּשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ikkesh The same as iqqesh; perverse; Ikkesh, an Israelite -- Ikkesh. see HEBREW iqqesh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aqash Definition a Tekoan NASB Translation Ikkesh (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עִקֵּשׁ proper name, masculine a Tekoan 2 Samuel 23:26 = 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:9; Εισκα, Εκκις, etc. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָקַשׁ (âqash), meaning "to twist" or "to pervert."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Ikkesh, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings. Usage: The name Ikkesh appears in the context of a genealogical record in the Old Testament. It is specifically used to identify a person in the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin. Context: Ikkesh is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Ira, one of David's mighty warriors. The reference to Ikkesh is found in 1 Chronicles 11:28 and 1 Chronicles 27:9. In these passages, Ikkesh is noted as a Tekoite, indicating his association with the town of Tekoa. His son, Ira, is recognized for his valor and service in King David's army, being listed among the elite group known as "David's Mighty Men." The mention of Ikkesh highlights the importance of familial lineage and the valorous deeds of his descendants in the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations עִקֵּ֖שׁ עִקֵּשׁ֙ עקש ‘iq·qêš ‘iqqêš ikKeshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:26 HEB: עִירָ֥א בֶן־ עִקֵּ֖שׁ הַתְּקוֹעִֽי׃ ס NAS: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, KJV: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, INT: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite 1 Chronicles 11:28 1 Chronicles 27:9 3 Occurrences |