Ira (2 Samuel 23:26)

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

About Ira (2 Samuel 23:26)

A warrior among the mighty men of King David, known as “the thirty” (2 Samuel 23:26). He was the son of Ikkesh of Tekoa (1 Chronicles 11:28; 27:9). He became a commander of the sixth division of the militia of David.

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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.