Smith's Bible Names Dictionary – Ira
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Ira

(watchful of a city).

+ "The Jairite," named in the catalogue of David's great officers. (2 Samuel 20:26)

+ One of the heroes of David's guard. (2 Samuel 23:38; 1 Chronicles 11:40)

+ Another of David's guard, a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh- (2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:28) (B.C. 1046-1014.)