Old Testament
Ikkesh
A Tekoite and father of Ira, one of King David's mighty warriors known as the Thirty.
Ikkesh is identified in the biblical record solely as the father of Ira, who served as one of David's elite military commanders. His name appears in the lists of the mighty men in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11 and 27. He is significant as a representative of the families from Tekoa who contributed to the military strength of David's kingdom.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 23:26
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:9
Where Ikkesh appears
3 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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