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Maharai the Netophathite was one of David's mighty warriors and served as a commander in his army.
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Maharai the Netophathite is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty warriors in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles (2Sa.23.28; 1Ch.11.30). He was from Netophah, a town in Judah, and was among the elite group of soldiers who fought alongside David and demonstrated exceptional bravery and military prowess. The mighty warriors were instrumental in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, as they provided military support and leadership. In addition to being listed among the mighty warriors, Maharai is also mentioned in the records of David's military organization (1Ch.27.13). He served as the commander over the tenth division of the army, which consisted of 24,000 men and was responsible for military service during the tenth month of the year. This suggests that Maharai held a significant leadership position within David's army and was entrusted with important military responsibilities. No further details are provided about Maharai's personal life or his specific exploits as a warrior. His inclusion in the biblical record highlights the importance of military strength and loyalty in the establishment and maintenance of the Davidic kingdom.
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(impetuous), (2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30; 27:13) an inhabitant of Netophah in the tribe of Judah, and one of David’s captains.
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MAHAR'AI (swift, impetuous), a descendant of Zerah, and one of David's captains. 2 Sam 23:28; 1 Chr 11:30; 1 Chr 27:13.
MAHAR'AI (swift, impetuous), a descendant of Zerah, and one of David's captains. 2 Sam 23:28; 1 Chr 11:30; 1 Chr 27:13.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4121
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
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