Person Old Testament
Hotham
Also known as Hotham =ESV, NIV; Hothan =KJV
Hotham the Aroerite was listed among David's mighty warriors known for their military exploits. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:44.
Why it matters. One of David's mighty warriors from Aroer.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Hotham
Hotham the Aroerite is mentioned in 1Ch.11.44 as one of David's mighty warriors. He is listed among the group of soldiers known for their bravery and military prowess.
The mighty warriors were an elite group of soldiers who fought alongside David and played a significant role in his military campaigns and the establishment of his kingdom. They were known for their strength, skill, and loyalty to David.
Hotham is specifically identified as an Aroerite, which likely refers to his place of origin, the city of Aroer. There were two cities named Aroer in the Bible, one located in the territory of Gad (Num.32.34) and another in the territory of Judah (1Sa.30.28).
Apart from being listed among David's mighty warriors, no other information is provided about Hotham in the Bible. His inclusion in this list highlights his reputation as a skilled soldier and his contribution to David's military successes.
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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Family
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)