Ikkesh

A man living during Israel's united kingdom, father of Ira, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:26.

About Ikkesh

A man from Tekoa whose son Ira was one of the mighty men of King David (2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:28). He was head of a division of 24,000 men during the sixth month of the year (1 Chronicles 27:9).

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Ira (2 Samuel 23:26)

Key References

2 Samuel 23:26

Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,

1 Chronicles 11:28

Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

1 Chronicles 27:9

The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

All Scripture References (3)

2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 23:26

Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 11:28

Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

1 Chronicles 27:9

The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.