Lexical Definition
יִתְרָא Yithrâʼ (yith-raw') Ithra N:N-M-P
by variation for יִתְרָה
Ithra.
- § Ithra = "abundance"
- Jithra, an Israelite (or Ishmaelite)
1) father of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's army; also 'Jether'
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יִתְרָ֣א | Jether | 2Sam.17.25 |
| Ιεθέρ | Ithra | LXX.2Sam.17.25 |
Extended Information
name of: יֶתֶר
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.17.25 married to Abigail (אֲבִיגַיִל)
- father of: Amasa (עֲמָשָׂא); also called Ithra at 2Sa.17.25
- Another name of ye.ter (יֶ֫תֶר "Jether" יֶתֶר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִתְרָא proper name, masculine father of Amasa 2Sam 17:25 (see III. יֶתֶר
3.).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 17:25 |