Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,

2 SAMUEL 23:38KJV
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2 Samuel 23:38 (KJV)

What does 2 Samuel 23:38 mean?

2 Samuel 23:38 lists two individuals, Ira the Ithrite and Gareb the Ithrite, as part of a group being named. The verse is part of a longer passage that records the names of David’s mighty warriors.

This verse appears in a section where the writer, traditionally understood to be compiling the history of King David’s reign, is listing the notable men who served him. The names “Ira” and “Gareb” are each followed by the description “the Ithrite,” which likely refers to their family or clan background. The focus is on recording their identity and honoring their place among David’s elite fighters.

Where else these words appear

“Ithrite” Hebrew H3505 · used in 3 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 2:53 And the families of Kirjathjearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites.
  • 1 Chronicles 11:40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

“Gareb” Hebrew H1619 · used in 3 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 11:40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
  • Jeremiah 31:39 And the measuring line shall yet go forth over against it upon the hill Gareb, and shall compass about to Goath.

“Ira” Hebrew H5896 · used in 6 verses