What does 2 Samuel 23:38 mean?

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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.

2 Samuel 23:38 (KJV)