Warriors from or of Mecherath(?)
The Mecherathites were a clan or inhabitants of an unknown place called Mecherah.
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Also known as Mecherathite · Mekerathite
The Mecherathites are mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, specifically in reference to Hepher the Mecherathite (1Ch.11.36). The term "Mecherathite" likely refers to an individual from a place called Mecherah, but the exact location of this place is unknown. It is possible that Mecherah was a small town or village in Israel, and that Hepher was a skilled warrior from that community who joined David's army. However, due to the lack of additional information in the Bible, the identity and location of the Mecherathites remain uncertain.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4382
Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
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