Bible Dictionary

Maharai

The name Maharai means “hasting; a hill; from a hill”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(impetuous), (2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30; 27:13) an inhabitant of Netophah in the tribe of Judah, and one of David’s captains.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ma-har'-a-i, ma'-ha-ri (maharay, "impetuous"): One of David's "braves" (2Sa 23:28; 1Ch 11:30; 27:13). He was one of the 12 monthly captains of David's administration, and took the 10th month in rotation. He was of the family of Zerah, and dwelt in Netophah in Judah.