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.
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.
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.
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.
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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