Ira from Jattir; Gareb from Jattir;
Parallel translations
- WEB Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
- KJV Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,
- BSB Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
- NKJV Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
- NASB Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
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Quick answer
Ira and Gareb, both Ithrites, are named among David's mighty men.
Overview
These warriors continue the honored roster. The faithful recording of their names reflects God's attentive remembrance of those who serve His purposes.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 2:53The families of Kiriath Jearim: the Ithrites, the Puthites, the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; from them came the Zorathites and the Eshtaolites.
- 2 Sam 20:26and Ira the Jairite was chief minister to David.
- 1 Chr 11:40Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
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