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The Ithrites' Lineage
Commentators note that Ira and Gareb are called "Ithrites." This isn't just a random label; it connects them to a specific family line. Scholars trace this name back to Jether, a descendant of the faithful Caleb from the tribe of Judah. This detail, though brief, reminds us that God's story is woven through specific people and families, grounding these warriors within the larger history of Israel.
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2 Samuel
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Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite .
] These were of Jether, as the Targum, a descendant of Caleb, of the tribe of Jud…
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David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; he had often refreshed …