Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 11:28
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records a roster of David’s military commanders during the consolidation of his kingdom, listing specific warriors by name and hometown.
The words — The text identifies Ira ('i.Ra) and Ikkesh ('i.Kesh) alongside geographic markers like Tekoite (ha./te.ko.'I) and Anathothite (ha./'a.ne.to.Ti), which literally mean “from Tekoa” and “from Anathoth.”
The thread — These same individuals appear in parallel military and administrative lists in 1 Chronicles 27:9, 1 Chronicles 27:12, and 2 Samuel 23:27.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to recognize how David’s leadership relied on a documented network of regional leaders and their families. It asks the reader to track how geographic and familial ties structured the kingdom’s military divisions.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi–ezer the Antothite,
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 27:12 The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- 2 Samuel 23:27 Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
- 1 Chronicles 27:9 The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.