Ithreamיִתְרְעָם
Son of David, born in Hebron to Eglah.
Who is Ithream in the Bible?
Ithream was one of King David's sons, born to him in Hebron by his wife Eglah (2 Samuel 3:5; 1 Chronicles 3:3). He was David's sixth son born in Hebron and the only child mentioned as being born to Eglah specifically. Like his brothers Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, and Shephatiah, Ithream appears only in the genealogical lists of David's sons, with no other details provided about his life or role in the kingdom. His mention in Scripture serves primarily to document the expansion of David's household during his reign in Hebron and to record the royal family line through which the promise to David would continue.
Biography
Ithream was one of the sons of King David, born to him during his reign in Hebron before he conquered Jerusalem (2Sa.3.5; 1Ch.3.3). He was the sixth son born to David in Hebron and the only one mentioned as being born to David's wife Eglah.
The mention of Ithream in these passages is part of a list of David's sons born in Hebron, which includes Amnon, Chileab (Daniel), Absalom, Adonijah, and Shephatiah. These sons were born to different wives of David, highlighting the practice of polygamy among the Israelite kings.
No other details are provided about Ithream's life, his relationship with his father or brothers, or any role he may have played in the kingdom. His inclusion in these lists serves to record the family line of David and the growth of his household during his reign in Hebron.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- AmnonTribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's firstborn son, killed by AbsalomView full profile →
- ChileabTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Abigail the CarmelitessView full profile →
- AbsalomTribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.View full profile →
- AdonijahMaleLevite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the LawView full profile →
- ShephatiahMaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- ShammuaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ShobabTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- NathanTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.View full profile →
- SolomonTribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.View full profile →
- IbharTribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- ElishuaTribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- NephegTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- JaphiaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ElishamaTribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- EliadaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ElipheletTribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- TamarTribe of JudahDavid's daughterDavid's daughter, raped by her half-brother AmnonView full profile →
- ElpeletTribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- NogahTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
- JerimothMaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel1 verse
- 2 Samuel 3:5
"and his sixth was Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These sons were born to David in Hebron."
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:3
"the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִתְרְעָם |