Lexical Definition
מַהֲרַי Mahăray (mah-har-ah'-ee) Maharai N:N-M-P
from מָהַר; hasty
Maharai.
- § Maharai = "impetuous"
- Maharai, an Israelite
1) an inhabitant of Netophah in the tribe of Judah and one of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מַהְרַי֙ | Maharai | 1Chr.11.30 |
| מַהְרַ֥י | Maharai | 1Chr.27.13 |
| מַהְרַ֖י | Maharai | 2Sam.23.28 |
| Μαχαραϊ | Maharai | LXX.2Sam.23.28 |
| Μαρί | Maharai | LXX.1Chr.11.30 |
| Μααρί | Maharai | LXX.1Chr.27.13 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.28
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מַהֲרַי proper name, masculine one of David's heroes; 2Sam 23:28; 1Chr 11:30; 1Chr 27:13 ᵐ5 Νοερε, Μαεραει, Μααρναν, Μααρι, etc.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:28 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:30 · 27:13 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty warriors from Netophah
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Maharai the Netophathite was one of David's mighty warriors and served as a commander in his army (2Sa.23.28; 1Ch.11.30; 27.13).
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.28;
- only referred to as Maharai מַהֲרַי.
Maharai the Netophathite is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty warriors in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles (2Sa.23.28; 1Ch.11.30). He was from Netophah, a town in Judah, and was among the elite group of soldiers who fought alongside David and demonstrated exceptional bravery and military prowess. The mighty warriors were instrumental in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, as they provided military support and leadership. In addition to being listed among the mighty warriors, Maharai is also mentioned in the records of David's military organization (1Ch.27.13). He served as the commander over the tenth division of the army, which consisted of 24,000 men and was responsible for military service during the tenth month of the year. This suggests that Maharai held a significant leadership position within David's army and was entrusted with important military responsibilities. No further details are provided about Maharai's personal life or his specific exploits as a warrior. His inclusion in the biblical record highlights the importance of military strength and loyalty in the establishment and maintenance of the Davidic kingdom.
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