1 Chronicles 11:28
New International Version
Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa, Abiezer from Anathoth,

New Living Translation
Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa; Abiezer from Anathoth;

English Standard Version
Ira the son of Ikkesh of Tekoa, Abiezer of Anathoth,

Berean Standard Bible
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

King James Bible
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,

New King James Version
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

New American Standard Bible
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

NASB 1995
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

NASB 1977
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

Legacy Standard Bible
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

Amplified Bible
Ira the son of Ikkesh of Tekoa, Abiezer of Anathoth,

Christian Standard Bible
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

American Standard Version
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

English Revised Version
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ira (son of Ikkesh) from Tekoa, Abiezer from Anathoth,

International Standard Version
Ikkesh's son Ira from Tekoa, Abiezer from Anathoth,

Majority Standard Bible
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

NET Bible
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

New Heart English Bible
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

Webster's Bible Translation
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,

World English Bible
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-Ezer the Annethothite,

Young's Literal Translation
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-Ezer the Annethothite,

Smith's Literal Translation
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Ira the son of Acces a Thecuite, Abiezer an Anathothite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ira, the son of Ikkesh, a Tekoite; Abiezer, an Anathothite;

New American Bible
Ira, son of Ikkesh, from Tekoa; Abiezer, from Anathoth;

New Revised Standard Version
Ira son of Ikkesh of Tekoa, Abiezer of Anathoth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Ira the son of Ikkes of Tekoa, Abiezer of Anathoth,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Ira, son of Eqis, who is from Teqoa, Abiazar, who is from Nathoth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ora the son of Ekkis the Thecoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Mighty Men
27Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, 28Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, 29Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,…

Cross References
2 Samuel 23:8-39
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. ...

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-40
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...

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 Kings 1:8-10
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah. / And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. / But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.

1 Chronicles 19:10-15
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 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.

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 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. ...

1 Chronicles 11:20-25
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. / And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. ...

1 Chronicles 11:26-47
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...

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.” ...

1 Chronicles 15:25-29
So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...

1 Chronicles 16:37-43
So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, / along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. / And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon ...


Treasury of Scripture

Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,

Ira

1 Chronicles 27:9
The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:12
The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

2 Samuel 23:27
Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Anethothite

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1 Chronicles 11
1. David Becomes King over All Israel
4. Jerusalem
10. David's Mighty Men














Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite
The name "Ira" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." This suggests a character of alertness and readiness, qualities essential for a warrior in King David's elite forces. "Ikkesh" means "perverse" or "twisted," which might indicate a transformation in character or a contrast between father and son. "The Tekoite" refers to Ira's origin from Tekoa, a town in Judah known for its wise inhabitants, as seen in the wise woman of Tekoa in 2 Samuel 14. Tekoa's strategic location near the wilderness of Judah might have contributed to the development of strong, resilient individuals like Ira, who were well-suited for military service.

Abiezer the Anathothite
"Abiezer" means "father of help" or "my father is help," reflecting a legacy of support and strength, possibly indicating his role as a dependable ally in David's army. "The Anathothite" denotes his origin from Anathoth, a Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin. Anathoth's association with the priestly tribe of Levi suggests a background of spiritual heritage and dedication to God's service. This connection might have imbued Abiezer with a sense of divine mission and purpose, aligning with the broader narrative of David's reign as a divinely appointed king. The mention of these individuals in the context of David's mighty men highlights the diverse backgrounds and unique contributions of those who supported David's kingship, emphasizing the unity and strength found in their collective dedication to God's chosen leader.

(28) Ira . . . Tekoite, of Tekoa, in Judah. Abi-ezer, of Anathoth, in Benjamin. (Comp. 1Chronicles 27:9; 1Chronicles 27:19.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ira
עִירָ֤א (‘î·rā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5896: Ira -- three Israelites

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ikkesh
עִקֵּשׁ֙ (‘iq·qêš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6142: Ikkesh -- a Tekoan

the Tekoite,
הַתְּקוֹעִ֔י (hat·tə·qō·w·‘î)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8621: Tekoite -- inhabitant of Tekoa

Abiezer
אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר (’ă·ḇî·‘e·zer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 44: Abiezer -- 'my father is help', a Manassite, also a Benjamite

the Anathothite,
הָעֲנְּתוֹתִֽי׃ (hā·‘ăn·nə·ṯō·w·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6069: Anathothite -- inhabitant of Anathoth


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