Warriors from Harar or Harod (cf. 2Sa.23.11, 25)
The Hararites were a group from which some of David's mighty men came, including Shammah and Ahiam.
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Also known as Hararite
The Hararites are mentioned in 2Sa.23.11, 33, and 1Ch.11.34, 35 in the context of David's mighty men. These were a group of elite warriors who fought alongside King David and were renowned for their bravery and military prowess. Two of David's mighty men, Shammah the son of Agee and Ahiam the son of Sharar, are specifically identified as Hararites. Shammah is noted for his stand against the Philistines in a field of lentils, where he defended the ground and struck down the Philistines, bringing about a great victory (2Sa.23.11-12). The exact location or origin of the Hararites is not specified in the Bible, but they were likely a clan or a region from which these warriors came. The mention of the Hararites in the lists of David's mighty men highlights the diversity of the group and the fact that David's support came from various parts of Israel.
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4 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2043
And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israelʼs troops fled from them.
son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite,
the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite,
Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur,
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