Mecherathites Summary
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The Mecherathites were a clan or inhabitants of an unknown place called Mecherah.
Mecherathites
People or tribeClan or inhabitants of an unknown place called Mecherah.
Names
- en Mecherathites
- he מְכֵרָתִי · H4382
- bg Мехератци
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Mecherathites Article
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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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