Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Parallel translations
- KJV Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,
- BSB Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
- NKJV Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
- NASB Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
- NLT Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa; Abiezer from Anathoth;
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Quick answer
The list adds Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite and Abiezer the Anathothite. More of David's warriors are honored by name.
Overview
These men from Tekoa and Anathoth join the roll of David's mighty men, towns that would later produce the prophets Amos and Jeremiah. The Chronicler's careful record honors each warrior's contribution to establishing David's kingdom. Such lists affirm that God values and remembers all who faithfully serve His purposes.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 27:12The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- 2 Sam 23:27Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
- 1 Chr 27:9The 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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