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Ira(2)

Ira in the Bible — son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, eleventh of "the thirty" of David's men (2SA 23:26). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.

Name meaning: watchman; making bare; pouring out

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Gender
male
Scripture References
2 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (1)

Iraproper name
Hebrew
עִירָא
Transliteration
iyra
Meaning
[poss.] stallion donkey
Greek
Ιρας
Reference
2SA 23:26
Strong's
H5896

Family & Relationships (1)

son

Ikkesh(2SA 23:26)

Notes

in charge of the sixth division (1CH 27:9)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ira in the Bible?

Ira is described in the Bible as son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, eleventh of "the thirty" of David's men (2SA 23:26).

What does the name Ira mean?

The name Ira means “watchman; making bare; pouring out” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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