Bible Dictionary
HAGRI
Hagri was the father of Mibhar, one of the mighty men associated with David. The parallel account may identify this warrior as Bani the Gadite.
Definition
Hagri was the father of Mibhar, one of the mighty men associated with David.
Biblical Usage
Hagri is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:38. The parallel account in 2 Samuel 23:36 gives the name Bani the Gadite instead.
Historical Background
The name is associated with a term meaning wanderer.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hag'-ri (haghri, "wanderer"; the King James Version Haggeri): The father of Mibhar, one of the "mighty men" who rallied round David during his foreign wars. Mentioned only in 1Ch 11:38, whose parallel passage, 2Sa 23:36, gives, instead, the name "Bani the Gadite."</p>