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Naarai

Naarai, the son of Ezbai, was one of the mighty warriors who fought alongside King David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:37.

Why it matters. One of David's mighty warriors, son of Ezbai.

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2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team

About Naarai

Naarai, the son of Ezbai, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.37 as one of the mighty warriors who fought alongside King David. This passage lists several of David's most valiant and loyal soldiers, known for their exceptional skills in battle and their unwavering support of the king.

The mighty warriors, also known as David's "mighty men" or "heroes," were an elite group of soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom. They were known for their bravery, strength, and military prowess, often accomplishing remarkable feats in battle.

Naarai's inclusion in this list indicates that he was recognized for his exceptional abilities as a warrior and his dedication to serving King David. Being named among such a distinguished group of soldiers suggests that Naarai had proven himself in battle and earned the respect and trust of his fellow warriors and the king himself.

However, beyond being listed as one of David's mighty warriors and the son of Ezbai, no further details are provided about Naarai's specific accomplishments, background, or the role he played in David's military campaigns. His mention in this context serves primarily to highlight the strength and loyalty of the men who supported David during his reign as king of Israel.

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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Ezbai

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)

    11:37

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