עִקֵּשׁ

iq.qeshProper Noun (Masculine)H6142

Ikkesh

From: the same as H6141 (עִקֵּשׁ); perverse;

Short Definition

Ikkesh, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at ; father of: Ira (H5896H) § Ikkesh = "twisted" father of Ira, the Tekoite, and one of David's mighty warriors

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

1 Chronicles
2
2 Samuel
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 11:28
  • 1 Chronicles 27:9
  • 2 Samuel 23:26

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