KJV ORIGINAL
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ira, son of Ikkesh from Tekoa, and Abiezer from Anathoth,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two of David's mighty warriors, identifying them by their names and hometowns.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer list of David's thirty mighty men - elite warriors who served as his personal bodyguard and special forces during his reign as king. Tekoa was a town south of Jerusalem known for its fortified position, while Anathoth was a priestly city north of Jerusalem that would later be the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah.
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