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Ithran

יִתְרָן · yit.ran · H3506Hיֶ֫תֶר · ye.ter · H3500K“remaining; searching out diligently” Hitchcock's 18692 mentions, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

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 1Chronicles 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.

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Family

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Every mention

2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 2 mentions

What the dictionary says

(excellence).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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