Bible Dictionary
Hararite
A designation meaning “mountaineer” or inhabitant of the hill country. It was applied to David’s warriors Shammah and Ahiam.
Definition
A Hararite was a mountaineer, especially an inhabitant of the hill country of Judah. The designation was applied to David’s warriors Shammah and Ahiam.
Biblical Usage
The term identifies Shammah son of Agee and Ahiam son of Sharar among David’s heroes.
Historical Background
The parallel genealogical accounts preserve variant forms of some of these men’s names, including Shage for Shammah and Sacar for Sharar.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the mountaineer), The. The destination of three of David’s guard.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ha'-ra-rit (ha-harari, or ha-'arari): Literally, "mountaineer," more particularly an inhabitant of the hill country of Judah. Thus used of two heroes:</p><p>(1) Shammah, the son of Agee (2Sa 23:11,33). The parallel passage, 1Ch 11:34, has "Shage" in place of "Shammah."</p><p>(2) Ahiam, the son of Sharar the Ararite" (2Sa 23:33). In 1Ch 11:35, "Sacar" for Sharar as here.</p>