Bible Person

Ira

Meaning: watchman; making bare; pouring out · Male · 3 cross references

This Ira entry refers to Ira the Tekoite, one of David's mighty men and later commander of a monthly army division. He represents the blend of personal valor and organized service that marked David's reign. First appears in 2 Sam 23:26.1

AI summary: Ira matters because the cross references place him both among David's elite warriors and within the ordered military system that supported the kingdom. That pairing shows how celebrated battlefield loyalty was folded into enduring royal administration. Taken together, the material presents Ira as a trusted warrior whose service strengthened both David's victories and his statecraft.1

Central Figure

Ira

Meaning: watchman; making bare; pouring out

A Tekoite, one of David’s thirty warriors (2 Sam.