Hagri
Hagri was the father of Mibhar, one of David's mighty men from the tribe of Gad.
Biography
Hagri is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:38 as the father of Mibhar, one of the members of David's elite band of warriors known as 'the Thirty.' The Thirty were celebrated fighters whose individual acts of valor are recorded in the annals of David's reign. Mibhar's inclusion among these heroes reflects credit on his lineage, suggesting that Hagri fathered a son of exceptional military distinction. The name Hagri may connect to the Hagrites, a people descended from Hagar who inhabited territories east of the Jordan (1 Chronicles 5:10, 18–22). If so, Mibhar's background was non-Israelite, illustrating the inclusive nature of David's corps of mighty men, which drew from various peoples who pledged loyalty to Israel's king.
Significance
Hagri's significance derives from the character of the son he raised. Mibhar's place among the Thirty, David's most celebrated warriors, testifies to military excellence and loyal service at a formative period in Israel's national history. If the Hagrite connection is valid, then Mibhar represents a non-Israelite who found a place of honor within the covenant community through devoted service, foreshadowing the inclusive vision of God's people that would be fully realized in Christ. Hagri himself, though unnamed beyond his paternal relationship, symbolizes the parents of faithful servants whose background, however distant from the center of Israel's story, contributed to its flourishing.
Verse Appearances (6)
References
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- Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
- Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]