Lexical Definition
פַּעֲרַי Paʻăray (pah-ar-ah'-ee) Paarai N:N-M-P
from פָּעַר; yawning
Paarai.
- § Paarai = "gaping"
- Paarai, an Israelite
1) the Arbite, son of Ezbai and one of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| פַּעֲרַ֖י | Paarai | 2Sam.23.35 |
| Φααραϊ | Paarai | LXX.2Sam.23.35 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.35
Brown-Driver-Briggs
פַּעֲרַי proper name, masculine 2Sam 23:35 (compare Phoenician proper name, masculine פער) = נַעֲרַי q. v.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:35 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Paarai the Arbite was one of David's mighty men, known for his military prowess.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.35;
- only referred to as Paarai פַּעֲרַי.
Paarai the Arbite was one of King David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors known for their military skills and bravery (2 Samuel 23:35). He is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, which includes some of the most renowned warriors who fought alongside David during his reign. The epithet "the Arbite" suggests that Paarai was from the city of Arab, although the exact location of this city is unknown. Being included in the list of David's mighty men indicates that Paarai was a skilled fighter and played a significant role in David's military campaigns. However, no further details about Paarai's specific accomplishments or life are provided in the Bible.
All entries for Paarai: פַּעֲרַי