Ira עִירָא
One of David's Thirty warriors, from Tekoa.
Who is Ira in the Bible?
Ira the Tekoite was one of King David's Thirty mighty warriors, an elite group of soldiers known for their valor in battle. Named in 2 Samuel 23:26 and 1 Chronicles 11:28, Ira hailed from Tekoa, a town in Judah located about ten miles south of Jerusalem. According to 1 Chronicles 27:9, he served as commander of one of David's military divisions, overseeing 24,000 men during the sixth month of the year. As the son of Ikkesh, Ira represents the skilled military leadership that supported David's reign and helped establish his kingdom's strength during Israel's formative years.
Biography
Ira the Tekoite is named as one of King David's Thirty mighty warriors in 2Sa.23.26 and 1Ch.11.28. The Thirty were an elite group of soldiers who fought valiantly for David. Ira came from the town of Tekoa in Judah, about 10 miles south of Jerusalem. 1Ch.27.9 mentions that Ira was in charge of a division of 24,000 men in David's army, overseeing them during the sixth month of the year. He is called the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:26
"Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,"
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 11:28
"Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,"
- 1 Chronicles 27:9
"The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עִירָא |