Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,

1 CHRONICLES 11:28KJV
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1 Chronicles 11:28 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 11:28 mean?

1 Chronicles 11:28 lists two men, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite and Abiezer the Antothite, as part of a group being named. This verse is part of a record of individuals who were recognized for their association with King David, likely as his warriors or supporters.

The book of 1 Chronicles is recounting the names of David’s mighty men—those who played important roles in supporting David’s kingship. The verse simply identifies Ira and Abiezer by their family and hometowns, which was a common way to distinguish people in ancient Israel. This list helps establish the credibility and reach of David’s leadership by showing the diverse backgrounds of those loyal to him.

Where else these words appear

“Ikkesh” Hebrew H6142 · used in 3 verses

  • 2 Samuel 23:26 Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
  • 1 Chronicles 27:9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

“Antothite” Hebrew H6069 · used in 5 verses

  • 2 Samuel 23:27 Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
  • 1 Chronicles 12:3 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite,
  • 1 Chronicles 27:12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

“Ira” Hebrew H5896 · used in 6 verses

“Tekoite” Hebrew H8621 · used in 7 verses

  • 2 Samuel 14:4 And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.
  • 2 Samuel 23:26 Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
  • Nehemiah 3:5 And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.