that is, the native or inhabitant of a place called Mecherah. (1 Chronicles 11:36) In the parallel list of (2 Samuel 23:1) ... the name appears, with other variations, as "the Maachathite." ver. (2 Samuel 23:34)
Strong's Hebrew
4382. Mekerathi -- a descriptive name for one of David's men ... a descriptive name for one of David's men. Transliteration: Mekerathi Phonetic Spelling: (mek-ay-raw-thee') Short Definition: Mecherathite. ...Mecherathite. ... /hebrew/4382.htm - 6k