ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Sam 20:26
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2 Sam 20:26

20:26 Ira. Ira is not mentioned elsewhere in the Old Testament, unless he is “Ira the son of Ikkesh” (23:26) or “Ira the Ithrite” (23:38), both listed among David’s mighty men (23:24–39).

Jairite. Some have attempted to associate “Ira the Jairite” with the Levitical city of “Jattir” (Josh. 21:14). Others refer to “Jair the son of Manasseh” (Num. 32:41; Deut. 3:14) or to “Jair the Gileadite” (Judg. 10:3).