An Ishmaelite also called Jether, father of Amasa, mentioned in 2 Samuel 17:25 during the time of Israel's united kingdom.
About Ithra (Jether)
The father of Amasa by Abigail, who was the sister of Zeruiah (2 Samuel 17:25). He is called Jether in 1 Kings 2:5, 32 and 1 Chronicles 2:17.
Family Relationships
- Partner
- Abigail (Sister of King David)
- Child
- Amasa
Key References
2 Samuel 17:25
Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.
All Scripture References (1)
2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 17:25
Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.