Lexical Definition
יִתְרָן Yithrân (yith-rawn') Ithran N:N-M-P
from יָתַר; excellent
Ithran.
- § Ithran = "advantage"
- Jithran, the name of an Edomite and of an Israelite
1) an Edomite, son of Dishon, a Horite, and probably a phylarch of a tribe of the Horim
2) an descendant of Asher
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִתְרָ֖ן | and Ithran | 1Chr.7.37 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.37
- son of: Zophah (צוֹפַח)
- brother of: Suah (סוּחַ), Harnepher (חַרְנֶפֶר), Shual (שׁוּעָל), Beri (בֵּרִי), Imrah (יִמְרָה), Bezer (בֶּצֶר), Hod (הוֹד), Shamma (שַׁמָּא), Shilshah (שִׁלְשָׁה) and Beera (בְּאֵרָא)
- father of: Jephunneh (יְפֻנֶּה), Pispa (פִּסְפָּה) and Ara (אֲרָא); also called Jether at 1Ch.7.38
- Also named: ye.ter (יֶ֫תֶר "Jether" יֶתֶר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִתְרָן
proper name, masculine 1. an Edomite Gen 36:26 = 1Chr 1:41, ᵐ5 Ι(ε)θραν, etc.
2. a man of Asher 1Chr 7:37 (see III. יֶתֶר 5), ᵐ5 Θερα, A Ιεθερ, ᵐ5L [1Chr 7:38](/btb/not_created.html)] Ιεθραν.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:26 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:41 · 7:37 · 7:38 |
Profile
Male • Son of Zophah • Descendant of Asher, son of Zophah.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ithran (or Jether) was a descendant of Asher, the son of Zophah (1Ch.7.37-38).
- A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.37;
- referred to as Ithran יִתְרָן, or Jether יֶתֶר;
- son of Zophah צוֹפַח;
- a brother of Suah סוּחַ, Harnepher חַרְנֶפֶר, Shual שׁוּעָל, Beri בֵּרִי, Imrah יִמְרָה, Bezer בֶּצֶר, Hod הוֹד, Shamma שַׁמָּא, Shilshah שִׁלְשָׁה and Beera בְּאֵרָא;
- father of Jephunneh יְפֻנֶּה, Pispa פִּסְפָּה and Ara אֲרָא.
Ithran, also known as Jether, is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:37-38. He is listed as the son of Zophah and a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob').
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 traces the lineage of Asher and his descendants, demonstrating the continuity of the tribe and its place within the nation of Israel. Ithran's mention helps to establish the family connections and the preservation of the Asherite lineage.
No other information is provided about Ithran's life, occupation, or role within the tribe. The variation in his name between Ithran and Jether may reflect differences in pronunciation or transcription over time. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to highlight the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
All entries for Ithran or Jether: יִתְרָן ☩ יֶתֶר