חֶצְרוֹ (chets.ro)
chets.ro
Hezro
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The proper name chets.ro refers to a specific individual from the era of the United Monarchy, identified as one of King David’s elite warriors. He appears in the biblical record primarily within the lists of David’s mighty men found in 2 Samuel 23:35 and 1 Chronicles 11:37. In these contexts, he is distinguished by the epithet "the Carmelite," indicating his origin or association with the region of Mount Carmel.
Lexical analysis suggests the name translates to "enclosed" or "fenced." This etymology likely points to a fortified settlement or a protected dwelling place in his homeland. The variation Hezrai found in some translations reflects a slight morphological shift but retains the same core identity. His inclusion in these genealogies highlights the importance of regional loyalty and military service in the consolidation of David’s kingdom.
Though the biblical narrative provides no further details about his specific deeds or character, his presence in these official rolls underscores the diverse geographic origins of David’s guard. The mention of his Carmelite connection illustrates how leaders from various territories contributed to the stability and defense of the United Monarchy during this pivotal period in Israelite history.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hezro means "enclosed" or "fenced," likely referring to a fortified place in the region of Mount Carmel. In the biblical record, he is listed among King David’s elite warriors in 2 Samuel 23:35 and 1 Chronicles 11:37. These genealogies highlight how leaders from diverse regions contributed to the stability of David’s kingdom.
His inclusion reminds us that God uses people from every corner of the land for His purposes. Even those with little known about their personal deeds play a vital role in the broader story of faithfulness and service.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Hezro1×
- Hezrai1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חֶצְרוֹ֙1×
- חֶצְרַי֙1×
Key Verses
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II Samuel 23:35
Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
This verse identifies Hezro as one of David's mighty men, linking him to the military strength that secured the United Monarchy.
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I Chronicles 11:37
Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,
The parallel account in Chronicles confirms his status and origin, emphasizing the diverse geographic origins of David's loyal guard.