ira Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
ira in Easton's Bible Dictionary
citizen; wakeful. (1.) A Tekoite, one of David's thirty warriors (2 Sam. 23:26). (2.) An Ithrite, also one of David's heroes (2 Sam. 23:38). (3.) A Jairite and priest, a royal chaplain (2 Sam. 20:26) or confidential adviser (compare 2 Sam. 8:18; 1 Chr. 18:17).
ira in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(watchful of a city). 1. "The Jairite," named in the catalogue of David's great officers. #2Sa 20:26| 2. One of the heroes of David's guard. #2Sa 23:38; 1Ch 11:40| 3. Another of David's guard, a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh- #2Sa 23:26; 1Ch 11:28| (B.C. 1046-1014.)
ira in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
I'RA (watchful). 1. One of David's "chief rulers." 2 Sam 20:26. 2, 3. Two warriors of David. 2 Sam 23:26, 2 Sam 23:38; 1 Chr 11:28, 1 Chr 11:40; 1 Chr 27:9.