Paarai
Who he was
Paarai the Arbite was one of King David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors known for their military skills and bravery (2 Samuel 23:35). He is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, which includes some of the most renowned warriors who fought alongside David during his reign. The epithet "the Arbite" suggests that Paarai was from the city of Arab, although the exact location of this city is unknown. Being included in the list of David's mighty men indicates that Paarai was a skilled fighter and played a significant role in David's military campaigns. However, no further details about Paarai's specific accomplishments or life are provided in the Bible.
Every mention
2 Samuel 1 mention
What the dictionary says
Opening of the Lord, “the Arbite,” one of David’s heroes (2 Sam. 23:35); called also Naarai, 1 Chr. 11:37.
Sources
- 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