Bible Dictionary
Ithrite
An Ithrite was a member of an Israelite family associated with Kiriath-jearim. David’s warriors Ira and Gareb were called Ithrites.
Definition
An Ithrite was a member of an Israelite family associated with Kiriath-jearim. The designation was applied to Ira and Gareb, two of David’s heroes.
Biblical Usage
Ira and Gareb are identified as Ithrites in the lists of David’s warriors.
Historical Background
The family’s home was Kiriath-jearim. The supplied material also suggests that the designation may be connected with Jattir in the mountains of Judah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Two of David’s warriors so designated (2 Sam. 23:38; 1 Chr. 11:40).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(belonging to Jether), The, the designation of two of the members of David’s guard, Ira and Gareb. (2 Samuel 23:38; 1 Chronicles 11:40) They may have come from Jattir, in the mountains of Judah. (B.C 1046.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ith'-rit (yithri, "excellence," "preeminence"): A family in Israel, whose home was Kiriath-jearim (1Ch 2:53). Among the 37 heroes of David, two are mentioned who belonged to this family, Ira and Gareb (2Sa 23:38; 1Ch 11:40).</p>