Bible Dictionary
Jetur
Jetur was a son of Ishmael and ancestor of a tribal people. His descendants were later called Itureans and fought against the eastern tribes of Israel.
Definition
Jetur was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael. The name is associated with an enclosure, though its meaning is also described as uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Jetur is named in the genealogies of Ishmael. The two and a half tribes east of the Jordan warred against his clan.
Historical Background
The descendants of Jetur were identified with the Itureans of New Testament times.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An enclosure, one of the twelve sons of Ishmael (Gen. 25:15).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(an enclosure). (Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31; 5:19) [Ituraea]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je'-tur (yeTur, meaning uncertain): a "son" of Ishmael (Ge 25:15 parallel 1Ch 1:31); against this clan the two and a half tribes warred (1Ch 5:18 f); they are the Itureans of New Testament times.</p><p>See ITURAEA.</p>