Jether Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Jether, also known as Ithra, was an Ishmaelite and the father of Amasa, who was Absalom's commander and later killed by Joab.
father of Amasa (2SA 17:25)
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he that excels
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- en Ithra · Also called
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· Also called · H3500 none · 1KI 2:5 he that excels
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yitəra · H3501 · 2SA 17:25 abundance
- he יֶתֶר yeter · H3500 · 1KI 2:5
- he יֶ֫תֶר · H3500H
- el Ιοθορ Iothor · none · 2SA 17:25
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Jether Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jether, also known as Ithra, was an Ishmaelite and the father of Amasa. Amasa was the son of Jether and Abigail, who was David's sister. Despite being David's nephew, Amasa sided with Absalom during his rebellion against David and was appointed as the commander of Absalom's army. After Absalom's death, David offered Amasa the position of commander over his army, replacing Joab. However, when Amasa failed to mobilize the troops quickly enough, David sent Abishai to pursue the rebel Sheba. Joab, who had been demoted, accompanied Abishai and took the opportunity to kill Amasa, viewing him as a threat to his position. The fact that Jether is described as an Ishmaelite suggests that he was not an Israelite, which may have contributed to Amasa's complex loyalties within David's family and kingdom.
Jether 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The father of Amasa, David’s general (1 Kings 2:5, 32); called Ithra (2 Sam. 17:25).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Ithra_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Jether@2Sa.17.25-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, jether_907)