Hagri הַגְרִי

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A Gadite, father of Mibhar, one of David's mighty men.

Biography

Hagri is mentioned in 1Ch.11.38 as the father of Mibhar, who was one of King David's mighty men. Mibhar is described as a Gadite, indicating that Hagri was also from the tribe of Gad. The Gadites were known for their bravery and military prowess, as they were among the first to join David when he was fleeing from King Saul (1Ch.12.8-15).

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In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content
1 Chronicles 5 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 11:38

    "Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,"

  • 1 Chronicles 5:10

    "In the days of Saul, they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they lived in their tents throughout all the land east of Gilead."

  • 1 Chronicles 5:19

    "They made war with the Hagrites, with Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab."

  • 1 Chronicles 5:20

    "They were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he answered them, because they put their trust in him."

  • 1 Chronicles 27:31

    "All these were the rulers of the property which was king David’s."

Psalms 1 verse Study available
  • Psalms 83:6

    "The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab, and the Hagrites;"

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew הַגְרִי H1905
(same form as previous) Hebrew הַגְרִי H1905
Encyclopedia Article

Hagri

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

ef>, whose parallel passage, 2Sa 23:36, gives, instead, the name "Bani the Gadite."

hag'-rits (haghri'im): An Arab tribe, or confederation of tribes (1Ch 5:10,19,20 the King James Version "