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Gareb

גָּרֵב/GAY-reb/

“Scabby”

Summary

The name of one of David's mighty men and also a hill near Jerusalem mentioned by Jeremiah.

☩David's Warrior

Gareb the Ithrite was one of David's thirty mighty men, an elite group of warriors renowned for their valor. As an Ithrite, he was likely from one of the families of Kiriath-jearim. His name, possibly meaning 'scabby,' appears in both lists of David's heroes.

Key verses:2 Samuel 23:381 Chronicles 11:40

☩The Hill of Gareb

Jeremiah prophesied that the rebuilt Jerusalem would extend to the hill of Gareb and then turn to Goah. This hill was apparently on the northwest side of Jerusalem, outside the ancient walls. Some suggest the name derives from its association with lepers, who were kept outside the city.

Key verses:Jeremiah 31:39

Related Verses3 mentions

2 Samuel· 1 verse

23:38

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

11:40

Jeremiah· 1 verse

31:39

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gareb," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Gareb," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
3.George Morrish, "Gareb," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
4.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Gareb," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).