Ikkesh
Father of one of David's heroes
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Ikkesh was a man from Tekoa and the father of Ira, who was one of David's thirty mighty men. He is known primarily through his son Ira's service in King David's army. Ikkesh belonged to the town of Tekoa, located south of Bethlehem in Judah.
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Ira's place among David's heroes
Ikkesh's son Ira from Tekoa is mentioned among David's thirty mighty warriors, testifying to the family's military honor and service.
Ira as leader of the sixth army division
Ira, son of Ikkesh from Tekoa, served as leader of the sixth monthly army division of 24,000 men under King David.
Mentioned in the list of heroes in Chronicles
Ikkesh from Tekoa is mentioned as the father of Ira in the parallel list of David's heroes in 1 Chronicles.
Tekoa as hometown
Ikkesh belonged to the town of Tekoa, an important city in the Judean highlands that later became known as the hometown of the prophet Amos.