ya.i.ri identifies Ira by a gentilicial designation in his listing as priest to David.

The attested use is a masculine singular gentilic designation identifying Ira in the notice that he was priest to David.

1. Gentilic designation of Ira · dominant

   In 2 Samuel 20:26, the masculine singular gentilic form identifies Ira within the clause naming him as priest to David; the APB renders the verse, "Ira the Jairite was also priest to David."

   2 Samuel 20:26

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Samuel 20:26, the APB presents Ira with the designation "the Jairite" in the statement that he was priest to David.