Paarai was an Arbite (from Arab) who is mentioned among David's thirty mighty warriors. He was one of the brave men who served King David with outstanding military skill. His name appears in the list of David's heroes in 2 Samuel, and he is also called Naarai in 1 Chronicles.
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Mentioned among David's mighty men
Paarai the Arbite is listed among David's thirty mighty warriors, an elite group of soldiers who distinguished themselves in service to King David.
In the parallel list of David's heroes in Chronicles, he is mentioned as Naarai, son of Esbai, which provides additional information about his family background.
As one of the Thirty, Paarai was part of a select group of warriors who formed the core of David's military leadership and protected the king in battle.
8These are the names of David's mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahkemonite, chief of the three; he wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed on a single occasion.
9Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodo son of Ahohi, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who had gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel withdrew.
10These are the chiefs of David's mighty men, who together with all Israel gave his kingship strong support to make him king, as the LORD had promised concerning Israel.
11This is the list of David's mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni, chief of the officers. He wielded his spear against three hundred men, killing them in a single encounter.