Gareb
Who he was
Gareb the Ithrite is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:38 and 1 Chronicles 11:40 as one of David's mighty warriors. The mighty warriors were a group of thirty-seven men who were known for their exceptional military skills and bravery. They played a significant role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. Gareb is specifically identified as an Ithrite, which suggests he belonged to the clan of Jether, a descendant of Kiriath-jearim (1 Chronicles 2:53). No further details are provided about Gareb's specific exploits or his role in David's military campaigns. However, his inclusion in the list of mighty warriors indicates that he was a highly skilled and respected soldier who demonstrated unwavering loyalty to King David.
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Every mention
2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
2 Samuel 1 mention
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
Scabby; itch.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain