Jether Summary
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Jether was Gideon's firstborn son who was commanded to kill Zebah and Zalmunna but was too young and fearful to do so.
firstborn son of Gideon (JDG 8:20)
Lineage: Joash › Gideon › Jether
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he that excels
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Jether
· Also called · H3500 none · JDG 8:20 he that excels
- he יֶתֶר yeter · H3500 · JDG 8:20
- he יֶ֫תֶר · H3500G
- el Ιεθερ Iether · none · JDG 8:20
- bg Етер
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Jether Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jether was the firstborn son of Gideon, the judge of Israel who delivered the Israelites from Midianite oppression. After Gideon defeated the Midianite kings Zebah and Zalmunna, he commanded Jether to kill them. However, Jether was still a youth and was afraid to carry out the execution. As a result, Gideon himself killed the Midianite kings. This incident highlights Jether's youth and inexperience, as well as Gideon's role as a strong leader and warrior.
Jether 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The oldest of Gideon’s seventy sons (Judg. 8:20).
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