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H4006 · Hebrew · Old Testament
מִבְחָר
Mivchar
Proper Noun — Personal Name
Mivchar / Chosen / Choice One

Definition

Mivchar (מִבְחָר, H4006) — the same spelling as H4005 (choice/best) — functions here as a personal name: Mivchar son of Hagri, one of David's Thirty Mighty Warriors (1 Chronicles 11:38). The name carries the meaning of 'chosen one' or 'the best/select,' appropriate for a member of the elite fighting force that surrounded and protected David. This is the honorific equivalent of a special forces designation — these were the finest warriors in Israel.

Usage & Theological Significance

David's Thirty Mighty Warriors represent an extraordinary theology of gathered strength in service of the anointed king. Each warrior was personally chosen (mivchar), and together they formed the military backbone of David's kingdom. The New Testament parallel is Jesus calling His twelve disciples — each carefully chosen (John 15:16: 'You did not choose me, but I chose you') to be the foundation of a new community. The word bachar (to choose) runs through the theology of election: Israel was chosen (Deuteronomy 7:6), the king was chosen (1 Samuel 16:8–13), the disciples were chosen, and believers are chosen 'before the foundation of the world' (Ephesians 1:4). Being mivchar — the chosen one — is not about personal merit but about the sovereign grace of the One who chooses.

Key Bible Verses

1 Chronicles 11:38 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri...
1 Chronicles 11:10 These were the chiefs of David's mighty warriors — they, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the LORD had promised.
John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit.
Ephesians 1:4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.
1 Samuel 16:12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, 'Rise and anoint him; this is the one.'

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