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Maharai
hasting; a hill; from a hill
מַהֲרַי ma.ha.ray
Maharai (Hebrew: מַהֲרַי, ma.ha.ray) means “hasting; a hill; from a hill”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Ahoah in 2 Samuel 23.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Maharai
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 23:28 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 27:13 |
| Cross-references | 19 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.28
§ Maharai = "impetuous"
an inhabitant of Netophah in the tribe of Judah and one of David's mighty warriors
Maharai the Netophathite was one of David's mighty warriors and served as a commander in his army.
The biblical story
Maharai the Netophathite is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty warriors in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles (2Sa.23.28; 1Ch.11.30). He was from Netophah, a town in Judah, and was among the elite group of soldiers who fought alongside David and demonstrated exceptional bravery and military prowess. The mighty warriors were instrumental in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, as they provided military support and leadership. In addition to being listed among the mighty warriors, Maharai is also mentioned in the records of David's military organization (1Ch.27.13). He served as the commander over the tenth division of the army, which consisted of 24,000 men and was responsible for military service during the tenth month of the year. This suggests that Maharai held a significant leadership position within David's army and was entrusted with important military responsibilities. No further details are provided about Maharai's personal life or his specific exploits as a warrior. His inclusion in the biblical record highlights the importance of military strength and loyalty in the establishment and maintenance of the Davidic kingdom.
Key verses
Maharai appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
2 Samuel 23:28 -
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,
1 Chronicles 11:30 -
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
1 Chronicles 27:13
Show all 3 references
2 Samuel (1)
- 2 Samuel 23:28
1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 11:30
- 1 Chronicles 27:13