David's Mighty Men

Abi-albon

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Abiezer the Anathothite

Member of David's Mighty Men and commander of the ninth army division

A Benjamite warrior and military commander who served as one of King David’s 'Mighty Men' and led a division of 24,000 men.

Abishai

Military commander and nephew of David who served as chief of the Three and killed three hundred men in one battle

A high-ranking military commander and nephew of King David, known for his fierce loyalty, battlefield prowess, and leadership during the United Monarchy.

Adina

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adino

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Agee

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahasbai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahiam

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahijah

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahithophel

Counselor to King David who betrayed him to join Absalom's rebellion

A renowned counselor to King David who defected to support Absalom’s rebellion, ultimately committing suicide when his advice was rejected.

Ahlai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahoah

Patriarch of the Ahohite clan within the Tribe of Benjamin

A son of Bela and grandson of the patriarch Benjamin, Ahoah was a tribal leader who gave his name to the ancestral house of the Ahohites.

Ariel

Warriors living at the time of Exile and Return

Asahel, Brother of Joab

Nephew of David and one of 'The Thirty' known for his incredible speed

A renowned warrior and nephew of King David known for his incredible speed, who served as a commander in David's army before being killed by Abner.

Azmaveth

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Baanah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Bani

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Benaiah the Pirathonite

Elite warrior among David's 'Thirty' and commander of the eleventh monthly division of the army

An Ephraimite warrior from Pirathon who served as one of King David's elite 'Thirty' and commanded a division of 24,000 men.

Benaiah, Son of Jehoiada

Commander of David's bodyguard who killed a lion in a pit and became Solomon's army chief

A mighty man of valor who served as the commander of King David's elite bodyguard and eventually became the commander-in-chief of King Solomon's army.

Benjamin, Son of Jacob

Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation

The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.

David

King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty

The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.

Dodo

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Dodo the Ahohite

father of Eleazar, one of David's three mighty men, and commander of a monthly military division

Dodo the Ahohite was the father of Eleazar, one of King David’s 'Three Mighty Men,' and a high-ranking military leader in the United Monarchy.

Eleazar

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Elhanan

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliahba

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliam

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliel

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliel

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elika

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliphal

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliphelet

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Elnaam

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ezbai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eznites

People from Ezni(?)

father_of_Nathan

Man living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed father

Gad, Son of Jacob

Seventh son of Jacob and founder of the warrior tribe of Gad

The seventh son of Jacob and the firstborn of Zilpah, Gad was a patriarch of Israel whose descendants became a warrior tribe known for their courage and inheritance east of the Jordan River.

Gareb

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Gizonites

People from Gizon(?)

Hachmonites

People from Hachmon or Tahchemon(?)

Hagri

father of Mibhar, one of David’s mighty men

Hagri was a notable figure during the Divided Monarchy period, primarily identified as the father of Mibhar, one of King David’s elite Mighty Men.

Hanan

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

The Hararites

Mountaineer warriors who served as King David's elite 'Mighty Men'

A group of elite mountain-dwelling warriors who served as part of King David's distinguished 'Mighty Men.'

Heleb

Warrior among King David's elite 'Mighty Men' known as The Thirty

A member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' serving as a military commander from Netophah during the United Monarchy.

Helez the Pelonite, Mighty Man of David

Mighty Man of King David who commanded the seventh division of the army

A prominent military commander and member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men' who led a division of 24,000 soldiers.

Hepher

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Heth

Patriarch who was the son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittite people

Heth was the son of Canaan and the eponymous patriarch of the Hittites, a significant nation in the land of Canaan during the era of the Patriarchs.

Hezro

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Hiddai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Hotham

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hushathites

lineage of elite warriors who served as David's mighty men

The Hushathites were a group or lineage identified in the Hebrew Bible by their ancestral origin in Hushah, known primarily for their military prowess during the reign of King David.

Igal

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ikkesh

Father of Ira the Tekoite, one of David's mighty men

Ikkesh was a man of Tekoa whose son, Ira, served as one of King David’s elite 'Thirty' mighty men and as a monthly divisional commander.

Ira

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite

Military commander of King David's sixth monthly division of 24,000 men

A high-ranking military officer in King David’s elite forces who commanded a division of 24,000 men during the United Monarchy.

Israel

Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes

The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.

Ithmah

Moabite warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ithrites

Patriarchal clan of Kiriath-jearim who produced elite warriors for King David

A clan descending from the people of Kiriath-jearim, notable for producing two of King David’s elite warriors.

Ittai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Jaasiel

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jashen

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Jashobeam, Chief of the Three

Chief of David's mighty men who killed hundreds of enemies in a single encounter with his spear

Jashobeam was a premier warrior and military commander under King David, recognized as the chief of the elite 'Three' mighty men.

Jediael

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehoiada, Father of Benaiah

Priestly leader of the house of Aaron and father of the mighty warrior Benaiah

A prominent Aaronic priest and military leader during the United Monarchy whose son Benaiah became the commander of Solomon’s army.

Jeiel

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jeribai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Joab, Commander of the Army

Commander of David's army who captured Jerusalem and killed Absalom

Joab was the nephew of King David and the supreme commander of Israel's military during the United Monarchy, known for his tactical brilliance and ruthless pragmatism.

Joel

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Joha

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jonathan

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Joshaphat

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Joshaviah

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Maacah

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Maacathite

Patriarchal founder of a Judean clan whose descendants served as Davidic warriors and military commanders

An ancestral figure and patriarch associated with the tribe of Judah, recognized as the progenitor of the people of Maacah within the Judean territory.

Maharai

Mighty man of David and commander of the tenth monthly military division

A Netophathite warrior from the tribe of Judah who served as one of King David’s mighty men and commanded a division of 24,000 soldiers.

Mahavites

Warriors from or of Mahav(?)

Mecherathites

Warriors from or of Mecherath(?)

Mezobaites

Warriors from or of Mezoba(?)

Mibhar

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Mithnites

Warriors from or of Mithn(?)

Naarai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Naharai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Nathan

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Obed

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Paarai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Pelonites

Mighty men of David who served as elite warriors and military commanders

A group or family designation for elite warriors in King David’s inner circle, most notably represented by Helez the Pelonite during the United Monarchy.

Reuben

Firstborn son of Jacob who lost his birthright for defiling his father's bed

Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, the founding patriarch of the Tribe of Reuben, and a complex figure known for both his attempts to save Joseph and his loss of the birthright.

Ribai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Shama

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shammah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Shammah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Shammah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Sharar

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Shimri

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shiza

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Sibbecai

Elite warrior who killed the giant Saph during the Philistine wars

A distinguished Hushathite warrior and commander in King David's elite guard, known for slaying a Philistine giant.

son_of_Jashen

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Tizites

Warriors from or of Tiz(?)

Ur

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Uriah the Hittite

Elite soldier and husband of Bathsheba whose integrity was met with betrayal by King David

A loyal elite soldier in King David’s army whose integrity served as a foil to the king's adultery and eventual plot to have him killed in battle.

Uzzia

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zabad

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zalmon

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Zelek

Warrior Ammonite living at the time of United Monarchy

Zeruiah

Mother of Joab and sister of King David whose sons were the primary military leaders of Israel

The sister of King David and mother of his three most powerful military leaders, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, during the United Monarchy.