Encyclopedia of The Bible – Harodite
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Harodite

HARODITE hâr’ ŏd īt (חֲרֹדִ֔י). A gentilic from Harod, a name given to two of David’s heroes, Shammah and Elika (2 Sam 23:25 RSV “of Harod”). In 1 Chronicles 11:27 “Elika” is omitted, and “Harodite” has become “Harorite” (so KJV, ASV; RSV “of Harod”).