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Paarai

פַּעֲרַי · pa.a.ray · H6474“opening” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 2 Samuel

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.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

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.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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