A Levitical town in the territory of Judah; assigned to the clan of Aaron.
About Jattir
Town in the hill country of Judah given to the Levites (Jos 15:48; 21:14; 1 Chr 6:57). David sent spoils from his victory over the Amalekites to Jattir (1 Sm 30:27). It is identified with modern Khirbet ‘Attir, 13 miles (21 kilometers) southeast of Hebron.
Key References
1 Chronicles 6:42
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
Joshua 15:48
These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
All Scripture References (6)
Joshua (2)
Joshua 15:48
These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
Joshua 21:14
Jattir, Eshtemoa,
1 Samuel (1)
1 Samuel 30:27
He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;
2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 23:38
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 6:42
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
1 Chronicles 11:40
Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,