Bible Dictionary
Jetheth
Jetheth was an Edomite chief or clan leader descended from Esau. The name may represent a textual form related to Jether.
Definition
Jetheth was an Edomite chief or clan leader, one of the descendants of Esau. The meaning of the name is uncertain, though it has been rendered “a nail,” “a peg,” or “a prince.”
Biblical Usage
Jetheth is listed among the chiefs of Edom in Genesis 36:40 and 1 Chronicles 1:51.
Historical Background
The supplied material suggests that Jetheth may be a textual form or possible mistake for Jether or Ithran.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A peg, or a prince, one of the Edomitish kings of Mount Seir (Gen. 36:40).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a nail), one of the “dukes” who came of Esau. (Genesis 36:40; 1 Chronicles 1:51)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je'-theth (yetheth, meaning unknown): a chief (or clan) of Edom (Ge 36:40 parallel 1Ch 1:51), but probably a mistake for "Jether" = "Ithran" (Ge 36:26).</p>