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The Identity of the Ithrites
Scholars explain that "Ithrite" identifies these two warriors, Ira and Gareb, as belonging to the clan of Jether from Kirjath-jearim. Their inclusion is part of a longer list of David's mighty men in Chronicles than is found in the book of Samuel, suggesting the Chronicler had access to more complete historical records.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 11:26–47
19th Century
Bishop
A catalogue of forty-eight “valiant warriors.” Sixteen names are here added to the list as given in Samuel. The chronicler, therefore, possessed a …
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 11:40
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 11:10–47
17th Century
Minister
An account is given of David's champions, the great men who served him. Yet David attributed his success not to the mighty men who were with him, b…