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Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh of Tekoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh of Tekoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira (son of Ikkesh) from Tekoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ikkesh's son Ira from Tekoa, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira, son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Heles of Phalti, Hira the son of Acces of Thecua, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Helez from Palti, Ira, the son of Ikkesh, from Tekoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Helez, from Beth-pelet; Ira, son of Ikkesh, from Tekoa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite; Ira son of Ikkesh of Tekoa;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Khalats, who was from Pelet, Ira, son of Qis, who was from Tequ<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Selles the Kelothite: Iras the son of Isca the Thecoite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-26.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7348" 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/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2503.htm" title="2503: ḥe·leṣ (N-proper-ms) -- Helez -- two Israelites">Helez</a> <a href="/hebrew/6407.htm" title="6407: hap·pal·ṭî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Escape, a descriptive title for one of David's men. Patronymically from Paltiy; a Paltite or descendant of Palti.">the Paltite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5896.htm" title="5896: ‘î·rā (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From uwr; wakefulness; Ira, the name of three Israelites.">Ira</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6142.htm" title="6142: ‘iq·qêš (N-proper-ms) -- A Tekoan. The same as iqqesh; perverse; Ikkesh, an Israelite.">of Ikkesh</a> <a href="/hebrew/8621.htm" title="8621: hat·tə·qō·w·‘î (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Tekoa. Or Tqo iy; patronymically from Tqowa'; a Tekoite or inhabitant of Tekoah.">the Tekoite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,…<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="/1_chronicles/11-27.htm">1 Chronicles 11:27</a></span><br />Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm">1 Chronicles 27:10</a></span><br />The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12</a></span><br />Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">1 Samuel 30:9-10</a></span><br />So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind / because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</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):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22</a></span><br />For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-2</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42</a></span><br />“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a></span><br />So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,</p><p class="hdg">Paltite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-27.htm">1 Chronicles 11:27</a></b></br> Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm">1 Chronicles 27:10</a></b></br> The seventh <i>captain</i> for the seventh month <i>was</i> Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="hdg">Pelonite </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">1 Chronicles 11:28</a></b></br> Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">1 Chronicles 27:9</a></b></br> The sixth <i>captain</i> for the sixth month <i>was</i> Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="hdg">Tekoite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-2.htm">2 Samuel 14:2</a></b></br> And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm">Helez</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Ikkesh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">Ira</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-9.htm">Tekoa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-9.htm">Teko'a</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Tekoite</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm">Helez</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">Ikkesh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-38.htm">Ira</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm">Tekoa</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm">Teko'a</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">Tekoite</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of 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/2_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Helez the Paltite</b><br>Helez is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. The term "Paltite" likely refers to his origin, possibly from a place called Palti. This highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, emphasizing the unity and strength found in their shared loyalty to David. The inclusion of Helez in this list underscores the importance of each warrior's contribution to the success of David's reign, reflecting the biblical theme of God using individuals from various backgrounds to fulfill His purposes.<p><b>Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite</b><br>Ira is identified as the son of Ikkesh and hails from Tekoa, a town in Judah known for its strategic location and later as the home of the prophet Amos. Tekoa's mention indicates the geographical spread of David's supporters, showing that his influence extended throughout Judah. The name "Ira" means "watchful" or "vigilant," which may reflect his character or role. The reference to his father, Ikkesh, suggests a family of some standing, possibly indicating a tradition of service or valor. This connection to Tekoa and the mention of his lineage highlight the importance of heritage and legacy in biblical narratives, as well as the role of families in God's unfolding plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/helez_the_paltite.htm">Helez the Paltite</a></b><br>Helez is one of David's mighty warriors, known as the "Paltite," which likely indicates his origin from a place called Palti. He is listed among the valiant men who served King David, demonstrating loyalty and bravery.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/ira_son_of_ikkesh_the_tekoite.htm">Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite</a></b><br>Ira is another of David's mighty warriors. He is identified as the son of Ikkesh and hails from Tekoa, a town in Judah. Tekoa is also known as the hometown of the prophet Amos.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_warriors.htm">David's Mighty Warriors</a></b><br>This group of elite soldiers served King David with distinction. They are celebrated for their extraordinary feats and unwavering loyalty to David, playing a crucial role in establishing and securing his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_service.htm">Loyalty and Service</a></b><br>The mention of Helez and Ira among David's mighty warriors underscores the importance of loyalty and dedicated service. As Christians, we are called to serve God and others with the same commitment and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_uses_ordinary_people.htm">God Uses Ordinary People</a></b><br>Both Helez and Ira were ordinary men from specific towns, yet they were used by God in significant ways. This reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their background, to accomplish His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The list of David's mighty warriors highlights the importance of community and fellowship among believers. Just as these men supported David, we are called to support and encourage one another in our spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>The bravery of David's warriors serves as an example of courage in faith. We are encouraged to stand firm in our beliefs and face challenges with the strength that comes from God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</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/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2-3) If these are David's 'last words,' why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate_bread.htm">Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_could_one_kill_800_men_at_once.htm">(2 Samuel 23:8) How could one warrior realistically kill eight hundred men at one time?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Helez.</span>--He was general of the seventh army division (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm" title="The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:10</a>). There, and also in <a href="/1_chronicles/11-27.htm" title="Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,">1Chronicles 11:27</a>, he is called a <span class= "ital">Pelonite.</span><p><span class= "bld">Ira</span> was general for the sixth month (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm" title="The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:9</a>). His home, Tekoah, was about six miles south of Bethlehem.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Helez</span>. He is twice called a <span class="accented">Pelonite</span> in Chronicles, and was general of the seventh brigade (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm">1 Chronicles 27:10</a>), where he is said to have belonged to the tribe of Ephraim. Whether <span class="accented">Paltite</span> or <span class="accented">Pelon-ite</span> is right, no one knows; but Beth-Palet was a town in the tribe of Judah, and not in Ephraim. <span class="cmt_word">Ira</span>. Ira had the command of the sixth brigade (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">1 Chronicles 27:9</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Tekoah</span> (see note on 2 Samuel 14:2). This Ira is a distinct person from his namesake, David's confidential minister (<a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">2 Samuel 20:26</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-26.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">Helez</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֚לֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·leṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2503.htm">Strong's 2503: </a> </span><span class="str2">Helez -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Paltite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפַּלְטִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pal·ṭî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6407.htm">Strong's 6407: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paltite -- 'escape', a descriptive title for one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ira</span><br /><span class="heb">עִירָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(‘î·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5896.htm">Strong's 5896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ira -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</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 Ikkesh</span><br /><span class="heb">עִקֵּ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(‘iq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6142.htm">Strong's 6142: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ikkesh -- a Tekoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Tekoite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּקוֹעִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·qō·w·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8621.htm">Strong's 8621: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tekoite -- inhabitant of Tekoa</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-26.htm">2 Samuel 23:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-26.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:26 Helez the Paltite Ira the son (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:27" /></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>