Old Testament
Paarai
Paarai the Arbite was one of King David's elite warriors known as the Mighty Men.
Paarai is listed among the thirty elite soldiers who served in King David's military inner circle. He is identified specifically as an Arbite, indicating his origin from the town of Arba. His inclusion in this registry highlights the diverse regional representation among David's most valiant defenders.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 23:35
- Last appears
- 2 Samuel 23:35
Where Paarai appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Ziba11 versesA servant of Saul's house who became the steward of Mephibosheth's land under King David.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- 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.
- Bichri9 versesA Benjamite man whose son Sheba led a rebellion against King David.
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