Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ezbai was the father of Naarai, who was one of David's mighty men.
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Ezbai is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1Ch.11.37. He was the father of Naarai, who was one of King David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in establishing his kingdom (2Sa.23.8-39; 1Ch.11.10-47). Naarai, son of Ezbai, is listed among these mighty men, indicating that he was a skilled and valiant warrior.
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(shining), father of Naarai, who was one of David’s thirty mighty men. (1 Chronicles 11:37) (B.C. 1046.)
EZ'BAI (shining), the father of one of David's warriors. 1 Chr 11:37.
EZ'BAI (shining), the father of one of David's warriors. 1 Chr 11:37.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0229
Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai,
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