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Ira

"Watchful; vigilant"

2 Samuel 20:26

Who they were

David's priest and adviser. A short, strong name that speaks of watchfulness and devotion.

Themes

watchfulnessdevotionservicestrength

Read their story

Ira's story begins in 2 Samuel.

The full passage is at 2 Samuel 20:26. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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