Bible Dictionary
Naharai
Naharai the Berothite was one of David’s heroes and served as Joab’s armor-bearer. He is also called Nahari.
Definition
Naharai the Berothite was one of David’s heroes and served as Joab’s armor-bearer. His name is explained as meaning “snorer” or “snorter.”
Biblical Usage
Naharai is listed among David’s valiant men in 1 Chronicles and is identified with Nahari in 2 Samuel.
Historical Background
Naharai was a native of Beeroth. The supplied material dates his service to about 1013 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Snorer, a Berothite, one of David’s heroes, and armour-bearer of Joab (1 Chr. 11:39).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(snorter) the armor-bearer of Joab, called Nahari in the Authorized Version of (2 Samuel 23:37) He was a native of Beeroth. (1 Chronicles 11:39) (B.C. 1013.)