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Ira the Jairite was a priest under King David.
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Ira the Jairite served as a priest under King David, according to 2Sa.20.26. He is listed among David's officials at the end of a narrative describing the quelling of a rebellion against David. As a Jairite, Ira likely descended from Jair, who was from the tribe of Manasseh (Num.32.41, Deut 3.14). The text provides no further details about Ira's specific duties or tenure as a priest under David's reign.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5896
and Ira the Jairite was Davidʼs priest.
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