Lexical Definition

‎חֶצְרוֹ‎ Chetsrôw (khets-ro') Hezro ^N:N-M-P
by an orthographical variation for ‎חֶצְרוֹן‎; enclosure

Hezro, Hezrai.

• § Hezro or Hezrai = "enclosed"
• Chetsro, an Israelite

1) the Carmelite, one of David's 30 mighty warriors in his guard

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.35 also called in KJV: Hezrai

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎חֶצְרוֺ‎, ‎חֶצְרַי‎ (proper name, masculine compare Sabean proper name, masculine ‎חצֿר‎ DHM^{Epigr. Denkm. 56}) — one of David's heroes, called the Carmelite, ‎חצרו‎ 2Sam 23:35 Kt (‎חֶצְרַי‎ Qr; ᵐ5 Ασαραι) = ‎חֶצְרוֺ‎ 1Chr 11:37 ᵐ5 Ησεραι, Ασαραι, Εσρει.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

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Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men.

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Hezro the Carmelite was one of David's mighty men, known for his valor and military prowess.

• A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.35;
• only referred to as Hezro חֶצְרוֹ.

Hezro the Carmelite is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:35 and 1 Chronicles 11:37 as one of David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who served under David and were known for their exceptional bravery and military skills. Hezro is described as a Carmelite, which likely refers to his place of origin, the town of Carmel in Judah.

All entries for Hezro: חֶצְרוֹ