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Naharai

The name Naharai means “my nostrils; hot; anger.” Naharai is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 2 Samuel 23:37.

Who was Naharai?

Snorer, a Berothite, one of David’s heroes, and armour-bearer of Joab (1 Chr. 11:39).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Naharai

  • 2 Samuel 23:37

    Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

  • 1 Chronicles 11:39

    Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,