Bible Dictionary
Aroerite
An Aroerite was a native of Aroer. Hotham the Aroerite was the father of two of David’s warriors.
Definition
An Aroerite was a native or inhabitant of Aroer. Hotham the Aroerite was the father of two of David’s warriors.
Biblical Usage
The designation is applied to Hotham in the list of David’s heroes in 1 Chronicles 11:44.
Historical Background
The title identifies Hotham with one of the places called Aroer.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Hothan the Aroerite was the father of two of David’s captains. (1 Chronicles 11:44)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-ro'-er-it (ha-`aro`eri): A native of Aroer. The Aroerite was Hotham, father of two of David's heroes (1Ch 11:44).</p>