### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew name **Yithrᵉʻâm**, represented by `{{H3507}}`, means **excellence of people**. It appears **2 times** across **2 unique verses** in the Bible. The name specifically identifies one of the sons of David.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The occurrences of `{{H3507}}` are found within the genealogical lists of King David's sons. In both [[2 Samuel 3:5]] and [[1 Chronicles 3:3]], **Yithrᵉʻâm** is named as the sixth son, born to David by his wife Eglah. The narrative explicitly states that these sons were born to David in Hebron [[2 Samuel 3:5]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help to establish the context of **Yithrᵉʻâm**:
* `{{H1732}}` **Dâvid** (loving; David): As the father of Yithrᵉʻâm, his name is central to the lineage. The text confirms Yithrᵉʻâm was one of the sons born "to David" [[2 Samuel 3:5]].
* `{{H5698}}` **ʻEglâh** (Eglah, a wife of David): She is identified as the mother of Yithrᵉʻâm. The text consistently mentions him as being "by Eglah his wife" [[1 Chronicles 3:3]].
* `{{H2275}}` **Chebrôwn** (seat of association; Hebron): This is the location where Yithrᵉʻâm was born, identifying him as one of the sons from the period before David ruled in Jerusalem [[2 Samuel 3:5]].
* `{{H8345}}` **shishshîy** (sixth): This ordinal number is used in both accounts to specify Yithrᵉʻâm's birth order among David's sons listed in this context [[2 Samuel 3:5]].
### Theological Significance
The historical weight of `{{H3507}}` is tied to its place in the Davidic dynasty.
* **Royal Lineage:** As the **sixth** `{{H8345}}` son of David, Yithrᵉʻâm is a documented member of the royal family. His inclusion in the official genealogies solidifies his place in the early structure of the monarchy [[1 Chronicles 3:3]].
* **Birth in Hebron:** Yithrᵉʻâm's birth in **Hebron** `{{H2275}}` is significant, as it places him among the sons born while Hebron was David's capital, before the conquest of Jerusalem [[2 Samuel 3:5]].
* **Maternal Identity:** The text specifically connects **Yithrᵉʻâm** to his mother, **ʻEglâh** `{{H5698}}`, who is uniquely referred to as "David's wife" `{{H802}}` in the list in 2 Samuel, distinguishing this family unit within the larger royal household [[2 Samuel 3:5]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H3507}}` is not a conceptual term but the proper name of a specific individual, **Yithrᵉʻâm**. His identity is consistently defined in scripture as the sixth son of **Dâvid** `{{H1732}}`, born by his wife **ʻEglâh** `{{H5698}}`. The mention of his birth in **Chebrôwn** `{{H2275}}` anchors him to the early period of David's reign, making his name a key marker in the royal genealogy.
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