Bible Dictionary
Arbite
An Arbite was a native of Arab or the southern region of Judah. Paarai, one of David’s mighty men, was called the Arbite.
Definition
An Arbite was a native of Arab or of the southern region of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Paarai the Arbite is named among David’s mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:35.
Historical Background
The designation may identify a person from Arab, a city in Judah, or more broadly from Arabia in southern Judah.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a native of Arab. Paarai the Arbite was one of David’s guard. (2 Samuel 23:35)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ar'-bit (ha-'arbi): The Arbite or perhaps an inhabitant of Arabia in southern Judah (Jos 15:52). The epithet is used in connection with one of David's mighty men in 2Sa 23:35; where Paarai the Arbite occurs. In the parallel list (1Ch 11:37) we have Naarai the son of Ezbai.</p>