Ikkesh
Ikkesh the Tekoite was the father of Ira, one of King David's mighty warriors and a leader in his army.
The name Ikkesh means “forward; wicked”
MaleWarriorUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:26; only referred to as Ikkesh (עִקֵּשׁ); father of Ira.
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- Children
Alternative names
- עִקֵּשׁIkkesh
Mentions
- Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
- Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
- The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.