Ira עִירָא
One of David's Thirty warriors, an Ithrite.
Biography
Ira the Ithrite is listed as one of King David's Thirty mighty warriors in 2Sa.23.38 and 1Ch.11.40. The Thirty were an elite group of soldiers who fought valiantly for David. Ira is identified as an Ithrite, indicating he likely came from the clan of Jether, who was a descendant of Esau's son Eliphaz (Gen.36.26).
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:38
"Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:40
"Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עִירָא | H5896I |