Paarai פַּעֲרַי
One of David's mighty men
Who is Paarai in the Bible?
Paarai the Arbite was one of King David's mighty men, an elite group of warriors known for their exceptional military skill and courage. He is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:35, which lists the most renowned fighters who served alongside David during his reign. The designation "the Arbite" indicates that Paarai came from the city of Arab, though the precise location of this city remains uncertain. His inclusion among David's mighty men demonstrates that Paarai held considerable standing as a skilled warrior and played an important role in David's military campaigns. While the Bible does not record specific details about his individual exploits or accomplishments, his place in this honored roster underscores the caliber of fighting men who supported David's kingdom.
Biography
Paarai the Arbite was one of King David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors known for their military skills and bravery (2Sa.23.35). He is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, which includes some of the most renowned warriors who fought alongside David during his reign. The epithet "the Arbite" suggests that Paarai was from the city of Arab, although the exact location of this city is unknown. Being included in the list of David's mighty men indicates that Paarai was a skilled fighter and played a significant role in David's military campaigns. However, no further details about Paarai's specific accomplishments or life are provided in the Bible.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:35
"Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פַּעֲרַי |
Paarai
pa-ka-ti-a'-na, pak-a-ti'-a-na (Pakatiane): About 295 AD, when the province of Asia was broken up, two new provinces were formed, Phrygia Prima (Pacatiana), of which Laodicea was "the chiefest city" (subscription to