Lexical Definition
יִתְרִי Yithrîy (yith-ree') Ithrite N:N--PG
patronymically from יֶתֶר
Ithrite.
- § Ithrite = "a remnant: excellence"
- a Jithrite or descendant of Jether
1) a descendant of Jether
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הַיִּתְרִי֙ | the Ithrite | 1Chr.2.53 |
| הַיִּתְרִֽי | the Ithrite | 2Sam.23.38 • 1Chr.11.40 |
| הַיִּתְרִ֔י | the Ithrite | 2Sam.23.38 • 1Chr.11.40 |
| Μιφιθίμ | Miphithim | LXX.1Chr.2.53 |
| Ιεθραίοσ | Ithrite | LXX.2Sam.23.38 • LXX.2Sam.23.38 |
Extended Information
- Someone descended from Ithar, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.38
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִתְרִי adjective, of a people, always with article הַיִּתְרִי 2Sam 23:38, ᵐ5 Αιθειραιος, etc.; v2Sam 23:38, ᵐ5 Εθθεναιος, ᵐ5L Ιεθεμ; read perhaps הַיַּתִּירִי Th Klo Kit Bu; = 1Chr 11:40 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Ηθηρει, Ιεθ(ε)ρι, etc.; collective 1Chr 2:53, ᵐ5 Αιθαλειμ, ᵐ5L Εθρι.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:38 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:53 · 11:40 |
Profile
Group • Family of warrior • Clan descended from Kiriath-jearim; two of David's warriors.
People from Ithar(?)
The Ithrites were a clan descended from Kiriath-jearim (1Ch.2.53), and two of David's mighty warriors, Ira and Gareb, were Ithrites (2Sa.23.38; 1Ch.11.40).
The Ithrites were a clan or family group mentioned in the Bible, descended from the inhabitants of Kiriath-jearim, a town in Judah (1Ch.2.53). Kiriath-jearim was one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Judah (Jos.15.60) and was the place where the ark of the covenant was kept for a time before being brought to Jerusalem by David (1Sa.7.1-2; 2Sa.6.2-4).
Two of David's mighty warriors, Ira and Gareb, are identified as Ithrites (2Sa.23.38; 1Ch.11.40). These men were part of an elite group of soldiers who served David faithfully and were renowned for their military prowess (2Sa.23.8-39; 1Ch.11.10-47).
The mention of the Ithrites in these passages highlights the importance of family and clan connections in Israelite society and the role that certain groups played in the military and political life of the nation. It also demonstrates the significance of Kiriath-jearim as a town with a rich history and connection to the ark of the covenant.
All entries for Ithrites: יִתְרִי