Ira [N] [E] [H](watchful of a city ). - "The Jairite," named in the catalogue of Davids great officers. ( 2 Samuel 20:26 )
- One of the heroes of Davids guard. ( 2 Samuel 23:38 ; 1 Chronicles 11:40 )
- Another of Davids guard, a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh- ( 2 Samuel 23:26 ; 1 Chronicles 11:28 ) (B.C. 1046-1014.)
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Ira'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.