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Harorite

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Another form of Harodite, the title given to Shammoth, one of David’s warriors.

Definition

Harorite is another form of Harodite, the title given to Shammoth, one of David’s warriors.

Biblical Usage

Shammoth is called the Harorite in the list of David’s warriors.

Historical Background

The title is treated as equivalent to Harodite, with the difference attributed to the form of the name in the parallel record.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the same as Harodite) The, the title given to Shammoth, one of the warriors of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:27)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ha'-ro-rit.</p><p>See HARODITE.</p>
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