Bible Dictionary
Ithran
Ithran was the name of a Horite descendant of Seir and of a descendant of Asher through Zophah.
Definition
Ithran is the name of two men: a descendant of Seir the Horite through Dishon, and a son of Zophah of the tribe of Asher. The name means “excellent.”
Biblical Usage
The two men appear in genealogical lists associated with Edom and Asher.
Historical Background
One Ithran belonged to the Horite descendants of Seir; the other belonged to the tribal family of Asher.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(excellence).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ith'-ran (yithran, "excellent"):</p><p>(1) A descendant of Seir the Horite, son of Dishon (Ge 36:26; 1Ch 1:41).</p><p>(2) One of the sons of Zophah of the tribe of Asher (1Ch 7:37).</p>