Hararites Summary
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The Hararites were a group from which some of David's mighty men came, including Shammah and Ahiam.
Hararites
People or tribeA group mentioned in the context of David's mighty men.
Names
- en Hararites
- en Hararite · Also called
- he הֲרָרִי · H2043
- he ארָרִֽי · H2043
- bg Арарийци
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SDA Books (2)
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 2SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 19 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 19 bibliographic references from the official index
Hararites Article
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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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