1 Chronicles 11:28 — Word Study
WLCעִירָ֤א בֶן־ עִקֵּשׁ֙ הַתְּקוֹעִ֔י אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר הָעֲנְּתוֹתִֽי׃ ס
BSAIraʻÎyrâʼ [son of a mighty warrior] sonbên of IkkeshʻIqqêsh [the father of a great officer] the TekoiteTᵉqôwʻîy [from Tekoa, a town in Judah] AbiezerʼĂbîyʻezer [my father is help, a name signifying divine assistance] the AnathothiteʻAnthôthîy [from Anathoth, a city near Jerusalem]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| עִירָ֤א | Ira | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| עִקֵּשׁ֙ | Ikkesh | Noun proper masculine |
| הַתְּקוֹעִ֔י | the Tekoite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר | Abiezer | Noun proper masculine |
| הָעֲנְּתוֹתִֽי׃ ס | the Anathothite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, |
| KJV | Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-ezer the Antothite, |
| ASV | Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, |
| YLT | Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-Ezer the Annethothite, |
| WEB | Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, |
| BBE | Ira, the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, |
Where they part company is in the rendering of names and their origins — see How Translations Differ.
The verse presents two main clauses, each detailing the identities of two warriors, structured in a parallel manner.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 11:28
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Context — The Mighty Warriors of Davidgenerated
1 Chronicles 11:28 presents a list of notable warriors who served under King David. This verse specifically mentions Ira, the son of Ikkesh, and Abiezer, indicating their significance in David's military ranks. The context highlights the valor and heritage of these men, showing their connections to specific towns in Judah, which adds to their identities as warriors of Israel.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 27:12 | The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 23:27 | Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — עִירָא, 'i.Ra'generated
The name עִירָא ('i.Ra') signifies 'watchful of a city.' It refers to a notable figure among David's warriors, specifically recognized as a mighty officer. The parsing indicates it is a proper masculine noun, showing that Ira was a significant individual in the military hierarchy of Israel.
Ira's name appears in several contexts, emphasizing his role as a warrior. The brackets provide additional insight into his character, suggesting he was not just a soldier but also a son of a mighty warrior, which implies a legacy of strength and valor.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse consists of a series of noun phrases, with the main elements being the names of the warriors and their respective origins. The phrase 'Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite' serves as the first subject, followed by 'Abiezer the Anathothite,' creating a parallel structure that emphasizes both individuals equally.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the names, which are central to the identity of these warriors. This arrangement highlights their lineage and connection to specific locations, reinforcing their significance within the historical context.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates עִירָא as ωραι, indicating a focus on the character of Ira as a notable figure. This choice reflects a similar recognition of his importance, though the Greek rendering may not carry the same etymological meaning.
The translation of אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר as αβιεζερ maintains the identity of Abiezer, showing consistency in recognizing these warriors across both Hebrew and Greek texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 11:28 lists two of King David's warriors: Ira, the son of Ikkesh from Tekoa, and Abiezer from Anathoth. This verse highlights their importance and origins, showing their connections to specific places in Judah.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Ira was a mighty warrior and a notable officer in King David's army, recognized for his valor.
Abiezer means 'my father is help,' signifying divine assistance and reflecting the heritage of the individual.
Being a Tekoite indicates Ira's origin from the town of Tekoa, which adds to his identity as a warrior in David's service.
Ira and Abiezer are part of the list of David's mighty men, showcasing their loyalty and contributions to his reign.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think made Ira and Abiezer effective warriors for David?
- How does understanding the backgrounds of these warriors enhance your view of David's leadership?
- In what ways can you relate the legacy of these warriors to your own life and community?
- What can you learn from the names and origins of these individuals about the importance of heritage?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 11:28 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryIra the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-ezer the Antothite, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 11 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(28) Ira . . . Tekoite, of Tekoa, in Judah. Abi-ezer, of Anathoth, in Benjamin. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 27:9; 1 Chronicles 27:19.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 11 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges28. Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite] Cp. 1 Chronicles 27:9. For Tekoa see 2 Chronicles 20:20, note. Abi-ezer the Antothite] R.V. Abi-ezer the Anathothite; 1 Chronicles 27:12 and 2 Samuel 23:27. Anathoth was in Benjamin; it was Jeremiah’s village (Jeremiah 1:1; Jeremiah 11:21 ff.), now Anâta, 2½ miles N.N.E. of Jerusalem.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 11 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Tyndale line
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-ezer the Antothite,
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite;
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,
Ira the sonne of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,
Strictly literal
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-Ezer the Annethothite,
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-Ezer the Annethothite,
'Ira the son of 'Ikkesh the Theko'ite, Abi'ezer the 'Antothite,
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
From the Latin
Ira the son of Acces a Thecuite, Abiezer an Anathothite,
Simplified
Ira, son of Ikkesh from Tekoa; Abiezer from Anathoth;
Ira, the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the names and their order in this verse. All six words match, indicating a strong consistency between the Hebrew and Greek traditions in preserving the identity of these warriors.
עִירָ֤א בֶן־ עִקֵּשׁ֙ הַתְּקוֹעִ֔י אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר הָעֲנְּתוֹתִֽי׃ ס
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 11:28
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
עִירָא (Iyra') refers to a name meaning 'watchful of a city.' It is associated with three individuals from the time of the United Monarchy, all of whom were notable figures in King David's circle, including one of his great officers and two of his mighty warriors. The name is derived from the root meaning 'wakefulness.'
עִירָא n.pr.m.
of David
heroes of David
base
H5896 עִירָא
5896 `Iyra' ee-raw'
from 5782; wakefulness; Ira, the name of three
Israelites:--Ira.
see HEBREW for 05782
עִירָא (i.ra) — Ira.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.20.26
§ Ira = "watchful of a city"
1) the Jairite, one of David's great officers
2) one of David's mighty warriors
3) a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh, and another of David's mighty warriors
עִירָא (i.ra) — Ira.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.26;
son of: Ikkesh (H6142)
§ Ira = "watchful of a city"
1) the Jairite, one of David's great officers
2) one of David's mighty warriors
3) a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh, and another of David's mighty warriors
עִירָא (i.ra) — Ira.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.38
§ Ira = "watchful of a city"
1) the Jairite, one of David's great officers
2) one of David's mighty warriors
3) a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh, and another of David's mighty warriors
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
i'-ra (`ira'; Eiras):
(1) A person referred to in 2Sa 20:26 as "priest" (so the Revised Version (British and American) correctly; the King James Version "a chief ruler," the American Standard Revised Version "chief minister") unto David. The translation of the Revised Version (British and American) is the only possible one; but, according to the text, Ira was "a Jairite," and thus of the tribe of Manasseh (Nu 32:41) and not eligible to the priesthood. On the basis of the Peshitta some would correct "Jairite" of 2Sa 20:26 into "Jattirite," referring to Jattir, a priestly city within the territory of Judah (Jos 21:14). Others point to
Ira
Citizen; wakeful. (1.) A Tekoite, one of David’s thirty warriors (2 Sam. 23:26).
(2.) An Ithrite, also one of David’s heroes (2 Sam. 23:38).
(3.) A Jairite and priest, a royal chaplain (2 Sam. 20:26) or confidential adviser (comp. 2 Sam. 8:18; 1 Chr. 18:17).
(watchful of a city). "The Jairite," named in the catalogue of David’s great officers. (2 Samuel 20:26) One of the heroes of David’s guard. (2 Samuel 23:38; 1 Chronicles 11:40) Another of David’s guard, a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh- (2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:28) (B.C. 1046-1014.)
watchman; making bare; pouring out
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
עִקֵּשׁ (Iqqesh) refers to a name meaning 'twisted' and identifies a man from Tekoa, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:26 as one of David's mighty warriors and the father of Ira. The word is also associated with the adjective meaning 'perverse,' derived from a related term.
עִקֵּשׁ n.pr.m. a Tekoan
base
H6142 עִקֵּשׁ
6142 `Iqqesh ik-kashe'
the same as 6141; perverse; Ikkesh, an Israelite:--Ikkesh.
see HEBREW for 06141
עִקֵּשׁ (iq.qesh) — Ikkesh.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.26;
father of: Ira (H5896H)
§ Ikkesh = "twisted"
father of Ira, the Tekoite, and one of David's mighty warriors
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(perverse), the father of Ira the Tekoite. (2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:28; 27:9) (B.C. before 1046.)
forward; wicked
תְּקוֹעִי (teqo'i) refers to a Tekoite, an inhabitant of the town of Tekoa. It is derived from the root word for Tekoa, which means 'trumpet blast.' The entries consistently identify it as an adjective related to the people of Tekoa.
תְּקוֹעִי, תְּקֹעִי adj.gent. of foregoing [w.bp.ad]
base
H8621 תְּקוֹעִי, תְּקֹעִי
8621 Tqow`iy tek-o-ee'
or Tqo iy {tek-o-ee'}; patronymically from 8620; a Tekoite or
inhabitant of Tekoah:--Tekoite.
see HEBREW for 08620
תְּקוֹעִי (te.qo.i) — Tekoa.
Tekoite, of Tekoa "trumpet blast"
an inhabitant of Tekoa
Another spelling of te.qo.a (תְּקוֹעַ "Tekoa" H8620)
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר (Abiy'ezer) means 'my father is help.' It refers to two individuals in the Old Testament: a Manassite, son of Gilead, and a Benjamite warrior of David. The name is constructed from the elements for 'father' and 'help.' It appears in several verses, including Numbers 26:30 and 2 Samuel 23:27.
אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר n.pr.m. (my father is help)—= אִיעֶזֶר Nu 26:30—
a Manassite, called ‘son’ of Gilead
a Benjamite, a warrior of David
base
H44 אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר, אִיעֶזֶר
44 'Abiy`ezer ab-ee-ay'-zer
from 1 and 5829; father of help (i.e. helpful); Abiezer, the
name of two Israelites:--Abiezer.
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 05829
אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר (a.vi.e.zer) — Abiezer.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.27
§ Abiezer = "my father is help"
1) a Manassite, called "son" of Gilead, also son of Gilead's sister
2) a Benjamite, warrior of David
אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר (a.vi.e.zer) — Abiezer.
A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.18 and Hammolecheth (H4447);
brother of: Ishhod (H0379) and Mahlah (H4244H)
§ Abiezer = "my father is help"
1) a Manassite, called "son" of Gilead, also son of Gilead's sister
2) a Benjamite, warrior of David
אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר (a.vi.e.zer) — Abiezer.
A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.30;
son of: Gilead (H1568H);
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ab-i-e'-zer, a-bi-e'-zer ('abhi`ezer, "father of help," or "my father is help." Iezer, Iezerite (in the King James Version Jeezer, Jeezerite), is Abiezer with the letter beth omitted):
(1) A descendant of Joseph the son of Jacob, and head of one of the families of Manasseh that settled West of the Jordan (Nu 26:30; Jos 17:1-6; 1Ch 7:14-19). As he was great uncle to Zelophehad's daughters, who brought a case before Moses (Nu 36), he must have been an old man at the time of the conquest. He was the son of Gilead the son of Machir, in the sense of being a more remote descendant, for Machir had sons before the death of Joseph (Ge 50:23). The Machir that possessed Gilead and…
(father of help, helpful). Eldest son of Gilead, and descendant of Manasseh. (Joshua 17:2; 1 Chronicles 7:18) (B.C. 1450.) He was the ancestor of the great judge Gideon. [GIDEON] One of David’s mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:27; 1 Chronicles 11:28; 27:12) (B.C. 1014.)
Great-grandson of Manasseh, Nu 26:29,30, and founder of the family to which Gideon belonged, Joshua 17.2; Jud 6.34; 8.2. In this last verse, "the vintage of Abiezer" means the first rout of the Midianites by the 300, mostly Abiezrites; and "the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim," means the capture of Oreb and Zeeb, and other fruits of the victory, gathered by the Ephraimites.
father of help
עַנְּתֹתִי (Anthothiy) refers to a person from Anathoth, indicating a descendant or inhabitant of that place. It is derived from the root word for Anathoth itself, which is associated with the concept of 'affliction.' The entries provide variations of the term but do not present any significant disagreement.
עַנְּתֹתִי adj.gent. of foreg. [p.ec.ae]
base
H6069 עַנְּתֹתִי, עַנְתֹתִי, עַנְּתוֹתִי
6069 `Anthothiy an-tho-thee'
or rAnnthowthiy {an-ne-tho-thee'}; patrial from 6068; a
Antothite or inhabitant of Anathoth:--of Anathoth,
Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite.
see HEBREW for 06068
עַנְּתֹתִי (an.to.ti) — Anathoth.
Anethothite, of Anathoth "affliction"
a descendant or inhabitant of Anathoth
Another spelling of a.na.tot (עֲנָתוֹת "Anathoth" H6068)
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
an'-a-thoth-it (ha-`annethothi): the Revised Version (British and American) form of the King James Version Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite. An inhabitant of Anathoth, a town of Benjamin assigned to the Levites. The Anathothites are
(1) Abiezer, one of David's thirty heroes (2Sa 23:27; 1Ch 11:28; 27:12), and
(2) Jehu who came to David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:3).