Jether
Jether was Gideon's firstborn son who was commanded to kill Zebah and Zalmunna but was too young and fearful to do so.
The name Jether means “he that excels”
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Summary
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Judges 8:20; only referred to as Jether (יֶ֫תֶר); son of Gideon; a brother of Abimelech and Jotham.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יֶ֫תֶרJether
Mentions
- So he said to Jether, his firstborn, “Get up and kill them.” But the young man did not draw his sword; he was fearful because he was still a youth.