KJV ORIGINAL
Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hezrai from Carmel, Paarai from Arba,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two more of David's elite warriors, identifying them by their hometowns.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a list in 2 Samuel 23 that catalogs David's mighty warriors, who were his most loyal and skilled fighters during his reign as king of Israel. These men played key roles in battles that secured David's kingdom and demonstrated God's faithfulness to His people. Such lists were common in ancient Near Eastern literature to honor heroes and preserve historical accounts of military exploits.
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