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Mibhar son of Hagri;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Joel (son of Nathan), Mibhar (son of Hagri),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel (Nathan's brother), Hagri's son Mibhar, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan, from the elite troops of the Hagrites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Haggeri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Joel brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Haggeri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Joel, brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Haggeri,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibahar the son of Agarai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Joel, the brother of Nathan; Mibhar, the son of Hagri;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joel, brother of Nathan, from Rehob, the Gadite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Machad the Gaddite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yuel, the brother of Yonathan, Mekkhad from Gad.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Joel the son of Nathan, Mebaal son of Agari,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-38.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=3595" 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">37</span>Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai, <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3100.htm" title="3100: yō·w·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and 'el; Jehovah God; Joel, the name of twelve Israelites.">Joel</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî (N-msc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">the brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/5416.htm" title="5416: nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From nathan; given; Nathan, the name of five Israelites.">of Nathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4006.htm" title="4006: miḇ·ḥār (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's warriors. The same as mibchar; Mibchar, an Israelite.">Mibhar</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/1905.htm" title="1905: haḡ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Or Hagris; perhaps patronymically from Hagar; a Hagrite or member of a certain Arabian clan.">of Hagri,</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,…<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/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36-39</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, / Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah, / Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, ...<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/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8</a></span><br />Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:<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="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<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/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13</a></span><br />Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></span><br />And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-3.htm">2 Samuel 2:3</a></span><br />David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-12</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18-23</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. / And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri,</p><p class="hdg">Joel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36</a></b></br> Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,</p><p class="hdg">Igal the son of Nathan </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-36.htm">Hagri</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Jo'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm">Nathan</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-36.htm">Hagri</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-7.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-7.htm">Jo'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-4.htm">Nathan</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>Joel the brother of Nathan</b><br>Joel is mentioned here as one of David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The mention of Joel as the brother of Nathan suggests a familial connection that may have been significant in the context of tribal and family alliances, which were important in ancient Israelite society. Nathan, possibly the prophet who confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba, is a common name in the Bible, and while it is not certain if this Nathan is the same, the name carries a legacy of prophetic and royal association. This connection highlights the importance of family ties and loyalty in the service of the king.<p><b>Mibhar son of Hagri</b><br>Mibhar is listed as another of David's mighty men, indicating his valor and skill in battle. The name Mibhar means "choice" or "selected," which may imply his distinguished status among the warriors. The designation "son of Hagri" provides a genealogical link, though little is known about Hagri himself. This lack of information is not uncommon in ancient texts, where many individuals are known only through brief mentions. The inclusion of Mibhar in this list underscores the diverse backgrounds of those who supported David, reflecting the unification of various tribes and families under his leadership. This unity is a recurring theme in the narrative of David's rise to power, illustrating the fulfillment of God's promise to establish a strong and enduring kingdom through David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joel.htm">Joel</a></b><br>Mentioned as the brother of Nathan, Joel is listed among David's mighty warriors. His inclusion signifies his valor and importance in King David's military exploits.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nathan.htm">Nathan</a></b><br>While not much is detailed about Nathan in this specific verse, he is identified as Joel's brother, suggesting a family of notable warriors or leaders.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mibhar.htm">Mibhar</a></b><br>Another of David's mighty men, Mibhar is described as the son of Hagri. His presence in this list highlights his role and contribution to David's reign.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hagri.htm">Hagri</a></b><br>The father of Mibhar, Hagri's mention provides a genealogical context, which is often significant in Hebrew texts to establish lineage and heritage.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_warriors.htm">David's Mighty Warriors</a></b><br>This group of elite soldiers played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. Their loyalty and bravery were instrumental in David's military successes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_brotherhood_and_unity.htm">The Importance of Brotherhood and Unity</a></b><br>The mention of Joel and Nathan as brothers highlights the strength found in familial and spiritual unity. In the body of Christ, unity among believers is crucial for advancing God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/valuing_each_member's_contribution.htm">Valuing Each Member's Contribution</a></b><br>Just as each mighty warrior had a role in David's success, every believer has a unique contribution to make in the church. Recognizing and valuing these contributions strengthens the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_heritage.htm">Legacy and Heritage</a></b><br>The genealogical details remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage. As Christians, we are called to leave a legacy of faith for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_loyalty_in_service.htm">Courage and Loyalty in Service</a></b><br>The mighty men exemplify courage and loyalty, qualities that are essential in our service to God. We are called to stand firm in our faith and commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>The assembly of these warriors under David's leadership reflects God's sovereign hand in establishing leaders and guiding His people. Trusting in God's plan is vital for our spiritual journey.<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/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_chr_2_3-4_align_with_gen_38.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 2:3-4 align with Genesis 38 regarding Judah and Tamar's lineage, and does it create inconsistencies?</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><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>(38) <span class= "bld">Joel the brother of Nathan.</span>--Samuel, "Jigal (a name found in <a href="/numbers/13-7.htm" title="Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.">Numbers 13:7</a>) son of Nathan of Zobah." This is probably correct. Zobah was a Syrian state.<p><span class= "bld">Mibhar the son of Haggeri.</span>--"Mibhar" (<span class= "ital">choice</span>) is unlikely as a proper name, and is probably a corruption of <span class= "ital">Miccobah, </span>"of Zobah," as in Samuel. After this word Samuel adds "Bani the Gadite." The name "Bani" has fallen out of our text. "Haggeri" is an easy corruption of <span class= "ital">Haggadi</span> "the Gadite."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - Joel. This name is also easily to be reconciled with the <span class="accented">Igal</span> of the parallel passage (ver. 36), though there is nothing to evidence which should stand. <span class="cmt_word">Mibhar the son of Haggeri</span>. For this we have in the parallel place (ver. 36) the names "<span class="accented">Bani</span> the <span class="accented">Gadite</span>;" but before these comes the last word of the previous clause, "of Zobab." When these three words are compared with the three of our present passage, it is very possible to bring them into harmony ('Speaker's Commentary,' <span class="accented">in loc</span>.). <span class="accented">Zobah</span> was a district of Syria in the time of Israel's first three kings, stretching north-east and east towards the Euphrates (<a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">2 Samuel 8:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-38.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">Joel</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3100.htm">Strong's 3100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Nathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5416.htm">Strong's 5416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mibhar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְחָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(miḇ·ḥār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4006.htm">Strong's 4006: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mibhar -- one of David's warriors</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 Hagri,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגְרִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haḡ·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hagrites -- a Hagrite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:38 Joel the brother of Nathan Mibhar (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:39" /></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>