Bible Dictionary
Haggeri
Haggeri was one of David’s mighty men. The parallel passage identifies the corresponding warrior as Bani the Gadite, so the name or reading is uncertain.
Definition
Haggeri, meaning “wanderer,” was identified as one of David’s mighty men. The parallel account calls the corresponding warrior Bani the Gadite, which may represent the correct reading.
Biblical Usage
Haggeri appears in the list of David’s mighty men.
Historical Background
The name is uncertain because the parallel passage preserves a different form and identification.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(wanderer) was one of the mighty men of David’s guard, according to (1 Chronicles 11:38) The parallel passage— (2 Samuel 23:36)—has “Bani the Gadite,” which is probably the correct reading. (B.C. 1046.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hag'-e-ri.</p><p>See HAGRI.</p>