1. Ira the Jairite

Ira the Jairite is mentioned in the context of King David's reign. He is identified as one of David's chief officials, serving in a significant capacity within the royal administration. In 2 Samuel 20:26, the Berean Standard Bible states, "And Ira the Jairite was David’s priest." The term "priest" here is understood by some scholars to mean a chief minister or a high-ranking official, rather than a religious priest in the traditional sense. Ira's designation as a Jairite suggests he was from the region of Gilead, specifically from the descendants of Jair, who was a notable figure in the tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 32:41).

2. Ira the Ithrite

Another individual named Ira is listed among David's mighty warriors, known as the "Thirty." This Ira is identified as an Ithrite, indicating his association with the Ithrites, a clan within the tribe of Judah. In 2 Samuel 23:38, the BSB records, "Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite." The inclusion of Ira in this elite group highlights his valor and significance as a warrior during David's reign. The Ithrites, though not extensively detailed in the biblical narrative, were evidently a part of the military and social structure that supported David's kingship.

3. Ira the Tekoite

In 1 Chronicles 11:28, Ira is again mentioned as one of David's mighty men, this time identified as a Tekoite. The BSB states, "Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite." Tekoa was a town in Judah, and Ira's designation as a Tekoite links him to this region. His father, Ikkesh, is also noted, suggesting a family of some standing. Ira's role as a mighty man underscores his bravery and loyalty to David, contributing to the stability and success of David's military endeavors.

4. Significance and Legacy

The individuals named Ira in the biblical narrative, though not extensively detailed, play crucial roles in the context of King David's reign. Whether serving as a chief official or as a valiant warrior, each Ira contributed to the establishment and maintenance of David's kingdom. Their inclusion in the biblical record reflects the importance of loyalty, bravery, and service in the unfolding account of Israel's monarchy. The mention of multiple individuals named Ira also highlights the commonality of the name during this period, as well as the diverse roles played by those who bore it.Matthew 6:19-34
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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Genesis 22:14
And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.
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1 Timothy 6:17
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Why laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings,
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Ira

watchman; making bare; pouring out

Ira

(watchful of a city).

1. "The Jairite," named in the catalogue of David's great officers. (2 Samuel 20:26)
2. One of the heroes of David's guard. (2 Samuel 23:38; 1 Chronicles 11:40)
3. Another of David's guard, a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh- (2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:28) (B.C. 1046-1014.)

Citizen; wakeful.

(1.) A Tekoite, one of David's thirty warriors (2 Samuel 23:26).

(2.) An Ithrite, also one of David's heroes (2 Samuel 23:38).

(3.) A Jairite and priest, a royal chaplain (2 Samuel 20:26) or confidential adviser (Comp. 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 18:17).

IRA

i'-ra (`ira'; Eiras):

(1) A person referred to in 2 Samuel 20:26 as "priest" (so the Revised Version (British and American) correctly; the King James Version "a chief ruler," the American Standard Revised Version "chief minister") unto David. The translation of the Revised Version (British and American) is the only possible one; but, according to the text, Ira was "a Jairite," and thus of the tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 32:41) and not eligible to the priesthood. On the basis of the Peshitta some would correct "Jairite" of 2 Samuel 20:26 into "Jattirite," referring to Jattir, a priestly city within the territory of Judah (Joshua 21:14). Others point to 2 Samuel 8:18 margin, "David's sons were priests," as an indication that in David's time some non-Levites were permitted to serve-in some sense-as priests.

(2) An "Ithrite," or (with a different pointing of the text) a "Jattirite," one of David's "thirty" (2 Samuel 23:38 parallel 1 Chronicles 11:40); possibly identical with (1).

(3) Another of David's "thirty," son of Ikkesh of Tekoa (2 Samuel 23:26 1 Chronicles 11:28) and a captain of the temple guard (1 Chronicles 27:9).

F. K. Farr

5896. Ira -- three Israelites
... 5895, 5896. Ira. 5897 . three Israelites. Transliteration: Ira Phonetic Spelling:
(ee-raw') Short Definition: Ira. ... NASB Word Usage Ira (6). Ira. ...
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Verba Christi Matt. xviii. 20, Mystice Exponit.
... Hoc autem non ira habet: sed est quidem etiam cure iis, qui honeste ac moderate
in matrimonio versati sunt, et Iiberos susceperunt, Deus per Filium: est autem ...
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Preface.
... IRA D. SANKEY. Ira David Sankey, known throughout the world as the companion
of Mr. Moody, was born in Edenburg, Pa., August 28, 1840. ...
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Letter E
... 1818, Located 1824 * Eaton, Josiah "Received 1824, Died 1830 * Ebert, John A. "Received
1831 * Eddy, Augustus "Received 1824 * Eddy, Ira "Received 1817 ...
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Letter F
... 1827, Located 1834 * Fairbank, Ebenezer "Received 1803, Located 1809 * Fairbank,
George W. "Received 1822, Located 1838 * Fairbank, Ira "Received 1811 ...
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Articuli Arminiani Sive Remonstrantia.
... ipsa fide et obedientia fidei, per eandem gratiam, usque ad finem essent perseveraturi;
contra vero contumacio et incredulos, sub peccato et ira relinquere et ...
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Published By
... Evangelist, Dwight Lyman Moody, in his revival work in Great Britain and America,
Together with a biography of Mr. Moody and his co-laborer, Ira David Sanke. ...
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The Litany of the Saints
... Ab omni peccato, libera nos Domine. * Ab ira tua, libera nos Domine. ... Ab
ira, et odio, et omni mala voluntate, libera nos Domine. ...
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Whether Anger is a Special Passion?
... passion? Objection 1: It would seem that anger is not a special passion.
For the irascible power takes its name from anger [ira]. But ...
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De Tactus Voluptate Et Libidine, Atque De Matrimonio Et ...
... Sed divina lex ira duos in matrimonium, quod est in corpus unum, pari jure conjungit,
ut adulter habeatur, quisquis compagem corporis in diversa distraxerit. ...
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Letter W
... Received 1835, Located 1839 * Warren, Elijah "Received 1813, Located 1818 * Warren,
Henry "Received 1807, Located 1830 * Warren, Ira D. "Received 1833 ...
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Ira (6 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. IRA. ... Multi-Version Concordance Ira (6 Occurrences).
2 Samuel 20:26 and also Ira the Jairite was chief minister to David. ...
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Ikkesh (3 Occurrences)
... IKKESH. ik'-esh (`iqqesh, "crooked"): A Tekoite, father of Ira, one of David's
"thirty" (2 Samuel 23:26 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:9). ...
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Jairite (1 Occurrence)
... ja'-er-it (ya'iri, "of Jair"): In 2 Samuel 20:26, Ira the Jairite is "chief minister
unto David." He was a descendant of Jair who was a Manassite (Numbers 32:41 ...
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Ithrite (3 Occurrences)
... Among the 37 heroes of David, two are mentioned who belonged to this family, Ira
and Gareb (2 Samuel 23:38 1 Chronicles 11:40). Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Tekoite (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Tekoite (3 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 23:26 Helez the Paltite,
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Gareb (3 Occurrences)
... See IRA. GAREB, THE HILL OF. ... Gareb (3 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 23:38 Ira the Ithrite,
Gareb the Ithrite, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Tekoa (12 Occurrences)
... te-ko'-a (teqoa', or teqo`ah; Thekoe; the King James Version Tekoah; one of David's
mighty men, "Ira the son of Ikkesh," is called a Tekoite, te-ko'-it (teqo`i ...
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Teko'a (11 Occurrences)
... throne be guiltless.' (See RSV). 2 Samuel 23:26 Helez the Paltite, Ira the
son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 2:24 And ...
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Rei (1 Occurrence)
... Winckler (Geschichte, II, 247) identifies him with Ira, the Jairite, who was a
"priest to David" (2 Samuel 20:26 the Revised Version margin); he tries to prove ...
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24000 (10 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). 1 Chronicles 27:9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son
of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his division were twenty-four thousand. ...
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