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Mibhar
chosen; youth
מִבְחָר miv.char
Mibhar (Hebrew: מִבְחָר, miv.char) means “chosen; youth”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 11:38. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Bani in 1 Chronicles 11.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Mibhar
son of Hagri
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
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 | 1 Chronicles 11:38 |
| Cross-references | 2 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.38;
son of: Hagri (H1905)
§ Mibhar = "choice"
one of David's mighty warriors
Mibhar, the son of Hagri, was one of David's mighty warriors.
The biblical story
Mibhar is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as one of David's mighty warriors (1Ch.11.38). He is described as the son of Hagri, but no further details about his family background or place of origin are given. Mibhar is listed among the warriors who supported David and helped him in his military campaigns. The Bible does not record any specific exploits or achievements of Mibhar, but his inclusion in the list of David's mighty warriors suggests that he was a skilled and valiant soldier who demonstrated loyalty to David and played a significant role in his army.
Key verses
Mibhar appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri,
1 Chronicles 11:38
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:38