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Naharai, the son of Ezbai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hezro, from Carmel; Naarai, the son of Ezbai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hezro of Carmel, Naarai son of Ezbai,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hezro the Carmelite, Lazar the Aobite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Khetsri, who is from Karmela, Laazar, who is from Ubai.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Esere the Charmadaite, Naarai the son of Azobai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3591" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2695.htm" title="2695: ḥeṣ·rōw (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's heroes. By an orthographical variation for Chetsrown; enclosure; Chetsro, an Israelite.">Hezro</a> <a href="/hebrew/3761.htm" title="3761: hak·kar·mə·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Carmel. Patron from Karmel; a Karmelite or inhabitant of Karmel.">the Carmelite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5293.htm" title="5293: na·‘ă·ray (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's heroes. From na'ar; youthful; Naarai, an Israelite.">Naarai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/229.htm" title="229: ’ez·bāy (N-proper-ms) -- The father of one of David's men. Probably from 'ezowb; hyssop-like; Ezbai, an Israelite.">of Ezbai,</a> </span><span class="reftext">38</span>Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-40</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">1 Chronicles 19:1-19</a></span><br />Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-17</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1-14</a></span><br />Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. / Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1-29</a></span><br />David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1-43</a></span><br />So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1-27</a></span><br />After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” / But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">1 Chronicles 21:1-30</a></span><br />Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. / So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan and bring me a report, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied, “May the LORD multiply His troops a hundred times over. My lord the king, are they not all servants of my lord? Why does my lord want to do this? Why should he bring guilt on Israel?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-1.htm">1 Chronicles 22:1-19</a></span><br />Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the LORD God, as well as the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” / So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God. / David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-32</a></span><br />When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-31</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,</p><p class="hdg">Hezro</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-35.htm">2 Samuel 23:35</a></b></br> Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,</p><p class="hdg">Hezrai, Paarai the Arbite </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">Carmelite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-35.htm">Hezro</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/7-5.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Carmelite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-35.htm">Hezro</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hezro the Carmelite</b><br>Hezro is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The term "Carmelite" likely refers to his origin from Carmel, a town in the territory of Judah. Carmel is historically significant as the site where Nabal, the wealthy but foolish man, lived, and where David encountered Abigail, Nabal's wise and discerning wife (1 Samuel 25). This connection to Carmel may suggest Hezro's familiarity with the region and its strategic importance. The mention of Hezro highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, emphasizing the unity and strength found in their shared loyalty to David.<p><b>Naarai son of Ezbai</b><br>Naarai is another of David's mighty men, and his identification as the "son of Ezbai" provides a familial link, which was a common way to establish identity and lineage in ancient Israel. The name Naarai means "youthful" or "vigorous," possibly indicating his vitality or the esteem in which he was held. The inclusion of his father's name, Ezbai, though not widely known elsewhere in Scripture, underscores the importance of family heritage and the honor associated with being part of David's elite forces. This mention reflects the broader biblical theme of God using individuals from various backgrounds and families to fulfill His purposes, as seen throughout the narratives of the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezro_the_carmelite.htm">Hezro the Carmelite</a></b><br>Hezro is listed among David's mighty warriors. The term "Carmelite" likely refers to his origin from Carmel, a town in the territory of Judah. Carmel was known for its fertile land and vineyards.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/naarai_son_of_ezbai.htm">Naarai son of Ezbai</a></b><br>Naarai is another of David's mighty men. The mention of his father, Ezbai, helps to identify his lineage, which was an important aspect of identity in ancient Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_warriors.htm">David's Mighty Warriors</a></b><br>This passage is part of a larger list detailing the elite group of warriors who supported King David. These men were known for their bravery, loyalty, and skill in battle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_and_support.htm">The Importance of Loyalty and Support</a></b><br>The mighty men of David exemplify loyalty and support for their leader. In our lives, we are called to support and stand by those whom God has placed in leadership over us, whether in the church, family, or community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/valuing_heritage_and_identity.htm">Valuing Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of lineage and origin, such as "Hezro the Carmelite" and "Naarai son of Ezbai," highlights the importance of understanding our heritage and identity. As Christians, our identity is rooted in Christ, and we are called to live in a way that reflects our spiritual heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faithfulness_in_service.htm">Courage and Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The mighty men were known for their courage and faithfulness. We are encouraged to serve God with the same dedication and bravery, trusting Him in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The diverse backgrounds of David's warriors illustrate how God brings together people from different walks of life to accomplish His purposes. In the body of Christ, unity in diversity is a powerful testimony to the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jechoniah's_father__josiah_or_jehoiakim.htm">Who was the father of Jechoniah? Josiah (Matthew 1:11) Jeholakim (I Chronicles 3:16)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joab's_role_fit_other_timelines.htm">How do we reconcile the role of Joab in 1 Chronicles 11:6 with other biblical narratives that present different leadership structures and timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) <span class= "bld">Hezro.</span>--Syriac, "Hezri" and so perhaps Samuel, margin; but Samuel, text, "Hezro."<p><span class= "bld">Carmelite.</span>--Of Carmel (<span class= "ital">Karmul</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> a town south of Hebron (<a href="/joshua/15-55.htm" title="Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,">Joshua 15:55</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Naarai the son of Ezbai.</span>--Samuel, "Paarah the Arbite." Arab also was a town south of Hebron, in the hill country of Judah (<a href="/joshua/15-52.htm" title="Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,">Joshua 15:52</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 37.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Hezro</span> appears as <span class="accented">Hezrai</span> in Samuel. (For Carmel, which lay south of Hebron, see <a href="/joshua/15-55.htm">Joshua 15:55</a>.) <span class="cmt_word">Naarai the son of Ezbai</span>. The differences between these words and those of the parallel (ver. 35), "Paarai the Arbite," or Arab (<a href="/joshua/15-52.htm">Joshua 15:52</a>), are not formidable to reconcile. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Hezro</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶצְרוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥeṣ·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2695.htm">Strong's 2695: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezro -- one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Carmelite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽכַּרְמְלִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kar·mə·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> </span><span class="str2">Carmelite -- inhabitant of Carmel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Naarai</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲרַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5293.htm">Strong's 5293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naarai -- one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ezbai,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶזְבָּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ez·bāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_229.htm">Strong's 229: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ezbai -- the father of one of David's men</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:37 Hezro the Carmelite Naarai the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>