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Maharai

מַהֲרַי/muh-HAR-eye/

“Hasty or impetuous”

Summary

Maharai was a Netophathite warrior, one of David's mighty men, who commanded the tenth monthly division of 24,000 troops.

☩Identity and Service

Maharai was a native of Netophah, a town near Bethlehem in Judah. He was numbered among David's 'mighty men'—the elite warriors who formed the king's personal guard and commanded his armies. As a descendant of Zerah of the tribe of Judah, he was appointed the tenth of the twelve monthly captains, each commanding a contingent of 24,000 men for David's military administration.

Key verses:2 Samuel 23:281 Chronicles 11:301 Chronicles 27:13

Related Verses3 mentions

1 Chronicles· 2 verses

11:3027:13

2 Samuel· 1 verse

23:28

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Maharai," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Maharai," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Maharai," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).