Hagri
Hagri was the father of Mibhar, one of David's mighty men from the tribe of Gad.
MaleWarriorDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books8 verses
Summary
A warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:10; referred to as Hagri or Hagrite (הַגְרִי); father of Mibhar.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- הַגְרִיHagri
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Hagri without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead.
- They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.
- And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.
- 1 Chronicles 5:21Referred to, not namedThey seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives,
- 1 Chronicles 5:22Referred to, not named…and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile.
- Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,
- Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.
- …the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites,