Ira עִירָא
One of David's Thirty warriors, an Ithrite.
Who is Ira in the Bible?
Ira the Ithrite was one of King David's Thirty mighty warriors, an elite group of soldiers who fought valiantly for the king of Israel. He is mentioned in both 2 Samuel 23:38 and 1 Chronicles 11:40 as part of this distinguished military unit. The designation "Ithrite" indicates he came from the clan of Jether, a descendant of Esau's son Eliphaz. Though little else is recorded about Ira individually, his inclusion among David's Thirty demonstrates his valor and importance as one of the kingdom's most capable military leaders.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עִירָא |