1 Chronicles 11:40
New International Version
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

New Living Translation
Ira from Jattir; Gareb from Jattir;

English Standard Version
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Berean Standard Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

King James Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

New King James Version
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

New American Standard Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

NASB 1995
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

NASB 1977
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Legacy Standard Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Amplified Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Christian Standard Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

American Standard Version
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

English Revised Version
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ira (descendant of Ithra), Gareb (descendant of Ithra),

International Standard Version
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Majority Standard Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

NET Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

New Heart English Bible
Ira the Jattirite, Gareb the Jattirite,

Webster's Bible Translation
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

World English Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Young's Literal Translation
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Smith's Literal Translation
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Ira a Jethrite, Gareb a Jethrite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ira, an Ithrite; Gareb, an Ithrite;

New American Bible
Ira, from Jattir; Gareb, from Jattir;

New Revised Standard Version
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Ira the Ithrite, Garab the Ithrite,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Ira, who is from Yathir, Arab who is from Yather.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ira the Jethrite, Gaber the Jethrite,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Mighty Men
39Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah, 40Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, 41Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,…

Cross References
2 Samuel 23:24-39
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
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):

1 Chronicles 12:8
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.

1 Chronicles 12:22
For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.

1 Samuel 22:2
And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.

1 Samuel 25:13
And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

2 Samuel 2:18
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,

2 Samuel 8:16-18
Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.

2 Samuel 10:7
On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.

2 Samuel 21:15-17
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.”

2 Samuel 23:8-12
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 Kings 1:8
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

1 Kings 1:10
But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.


Treasury of Scripture

Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Ithrite

2 Samuel 20:26
And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.

Jairite

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Ira the Ithrite
The name "Ira" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." In the context of 1 Chronicles 11, Ira is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. The term "Ithrite" refers to a clan or family group, possibly linked to the town of Jattir in Judah, as suggested by some biblical scholars. This highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, emphasizing that God's kingdom is built by people from various tribes and regions, unified in purpose and faith.

Gareb the Ithrite
The name "Gareb" is less common, and its meaning is somewhat uncertain, though it may be related to the Hebrew word for "scabby" or "itchy," possibly indicating a nickname or a characteristic of the individual. Like Ira, Gareb is identified as an Ithrite, suggesting a shared lineage or regional origin. The inclusion of Gareb in this list underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan, regardless of their background or the obscurity of their name. It serves as a reminder that in God's eyes, every person has value and a role to play in the unfolding of His divine purposes.

(40) The Ithrite.--Of Jether, one of the clans of Kirjath-jearim (1Chronicles 2:53).

Verse 40. - The Ithrite. One of the families of Kirjath-jearim (1 Chronicles 2:53). Other similar colonists from Kirjath-jearim, and descended from Shobal, were the Puthite, the Shuma-thite, and the Izrahite. With this verse we count up, including the dropped-out Elika, the names of "thirty mighty men." And we may understand Samuel's thirty-seven to consist of these, increased by Uriah and the two parties of three each.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

the Ithrite,
הַיִּתְרִ֔י (hay·yiṯ·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3505: Ithrite -- descendant of Jethro

Gareb
גָּרֵ֖ב (gā·rêḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1619: Gareb -- one of David's men, also a hill near Jerusalem

the Ithrite,
הַיִּתְרִֽי׃ (hay·yiṯ·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3505: Ithrite -- descendant of Jethro


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