Ithran Summary
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Ithran (or Jether) was a descendant of Asher, the son of Zophah.
son of Zophah (1CH 7:37)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Asher › Beriah › Heber › Hotham › Zophah › Jether
Names
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Jether
he that excels
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Ithran
remaining; searching out diligently
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Ithran
· Also called remaining; searching out diligently
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Jether
· Also called · H3500 none · 1CH 7:38 he that excels
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יִתְרָן
yitəran · H3506 · 1CH 7:37 what is over, profit; excellent
- he יֶתֶר yeter · H3500 · 1CH 7:38
- he יֶ֫תֶר · H3500K
- el Ιεθραν Iethran · none · 1CH 7:37
- el Ιεθερ Iether · none · 1CH 7:38
- bg Етер
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1653 BC – 1635 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Asher · 1753 BC Ancestor |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1653 BC – 1528 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1715 BC – 1565 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1755 BC – 1580 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1736 BC – 1561 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1835 BC – 1635 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1825 BC – 1625 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1900 BC – 955 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1906 BC – 856 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1806 BC – 756 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1911 BC – 756 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1918 BC – 658 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1923 BC – 558 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1932 BC – 462 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1937 BC – 362 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1922 BC – 137 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1997 BC – 107 BC |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2473 BC – 478 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2630 BC – 530 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2792 BC – 587 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2832 BC – 522 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2969 BC – 554 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3009 BC – 489 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3054 BC – 429 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3379 BC – 754 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3119 BC – 389 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3354 BC – 624 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3355 BC – 625 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3199 BC – 364 BC |
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Ithran Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ithran, also known as Jether, is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1Ch 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.
Jether 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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