Ithra (Jether)

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.

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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.