Person Old Testament
Ithran
Also known as Jether
Ithran (or Jether) was a descendant of Asher, the son of Zophah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 7:37.
Why it matters. Descendant of Asher, son of Zophah.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ithran
Ithran, also known as Jether, is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1Ch.7.37-38. He is listed as the son of Zophah and a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob').
The genealogy in 1Chronicles 7 traces the lineage of Asher and his descendants, demonstrating the continuity of the tribe and its place within the nation of Israel. Ithran's mention helps to establish the family connections and the preservation of the Asherite lineage.
No other information is provided about Ithran's life, occupation, or role within the tribe. The variation in his name between Ithran and Jether may reflect differences in pronunciation or transcription over time. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to highlight the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
- Parents
- Zophah
Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.