Bible Dictionary
Ithream
Ithream was the sixth son born to David at Hebron and the son of Eglah, one of David’s wives.
Definition
Ithream, meaning “abundance of people” or “residue of the people,” was the sixth son born to David at Hebron. His mother was Eglah, one of David’s wives.
Biblical Usage
Ithream appears in the lists of David’s sons born at Hebron.
Historical Background
His birth at Hebron places him among David’s sons associated with that period of David’s reign.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(abundance of people), son of David, born to him in Hebron, and distinctly specified as the sixth, and as the child of Eglah, David’s wife. (2 Samuel 3:5; 1 Chronicles 3:3)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ith'-re-am (yithre`am, "residue of the people"): The 6th son born to David at Hebron. His mother's name was Eglah (2Sa 3:5; 1Ch 3:3).</p>