Ithranיִתְרָן
Descendant of Asher, son of Zophah.
Who is Ithran in the Bible?
Ithran, also known as Jether, was a descendant of the tribe of Asher and the son of Zophah, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:37. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the lineage of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, demonstrating the continuity and preservation of the Asherite tribe throughout Israel's history. Beyond his mention in this family genealogy, no other details about his life, occupation, or personal accomplishments are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the biblical importance of documenting family lines and tribal connections within ancient Israel.
Biography
Ithran, also known as Jether, is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1Ch.7.37-38. He is listed as the son of Zophah and a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob').
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 traces the lineage of Asher and his descendants, demonstrating the continuity of the tribe and its place within the nation of Israel. Ithran's mention helps to establish the family connections and the preservation of the Asherite lineage.
No other information is provided about Ithran's life, occupation, or role within the tribe. The variation in his name between Ithran and Jether may reflect differences in pronunciation or transcription over time. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to highlight the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
Family
Siblings
- SuahTribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, from the tribe of AsherView full profile →
- HarnepherTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- ShualTribe of AsherSon of ZophahAsherite descendant, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- BeriTribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of AsherView full profile →
- ImrahTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- BezerTribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher through HelemView full profile →
- HodTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- ShammaTribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, descendant of AsherView full profile →
- ShilshahTribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, a descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- BeeraTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher through Zophah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
"Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera."
- 1 Chronicles 7:38
"The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִתְרָן |
| Named | Hebrew | יֶ֫תֶר |