Jether
Jether was a son of Jada, a descendant of Judah, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles.
The name Jether means “he that excels”
MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:32; only referred to as Jether (יֶ֫תֶר); son of Jada; a brother of Jonathan.
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Alternative names
- יֶ֫תֶרJether
Mentions
- The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.