Dictionaries :: Ithrite

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Ithrite:

two of David's warriors so designated (2Sa 23:38; 1Ch 11:40).

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Ithrite:

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).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Ithrite:

(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)