Maharai

A warrior from Netophah during the reign of King David, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:28.

About Maharai

One of the mighty men of King David. He was a Zerahite from Netophah in the hill country of Judah. David chose Maharai to be a commander in charge of 24,000 soldiers during the tenth month of each year (2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30; 27:13).

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Key References

2 Samuel 23:28

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

1 Chronicles 11:30

Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

1 Chronicles 27:13

The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

All Scripture References (3)

2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 23:28

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 11:30

Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

1 Chronicles 27:13

The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.