Person Old Testament
Gareb
Gareb the Ithrite was one of David's mighty warriors, known for his military prowess. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:38.
Why it matters. One of David's mighty warriors; an Ithrite.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Gareb
Gareb the Ithrite is mentioned in 2Sa.23.38 and 1Ch.11.40 as one of David's mighty warriors. The mighty warriors were a group of thirty-seven men who were known for their exceptional military skills and bravery. They played a significant role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. Gareb is specifically identified as an Ithrite, which suggests he belonged to the clan of Jether, a descendant of Kiriath-jearim (1Ch.2.53). No further details are provided about Gareb's specific exploits or his role in David's military campaigns. However, his inclusion in the list of mighty warriors indicates that he was a highly skilled and respected soldier who demonstrated unwavering loyalty to King David.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.