יִתְרְעָם (yit.re.am)
yit.re.am
Ithream
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Ithream is the name of a specific individual, the sixth son of King David and his wife Eglah. The sources identify him as a member of the tribe of Judah during the United Monarchy period. His name appears in genealogical records, notably in 2 Samuel 3:5, where he is listed among David’s children born in Hebron before the capital moved to Jerusalem.
The etymology provided links the name to the meaning "profit of the people." This interpretation suggests a hope for his future role or benefit to the community. As one of many royal sons, Ithream represents the large and complex family tree of David, which plays a significant part in the narrative history of Israel’s monarchy.
Although he does not appear in any political or military narratives, his inclusion in the biblical text preserves the lineage of David’s house. The brevity of his mention highlights how genealogies serve to document the continuity of the royal line rather than focusing on individual achievements. This word refers strictly to this person and is not used as a common noun elsewhere in Scripture.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Names in Scripture often carry more weight than we initially realize. Ithream appears in the family records of King David, a man known for both great faith and significant failure. His name, meaning 'profit of the people,' stands as a quiet reminder that every individual has value within God's larger story, even if their personal narrative is brief.
Genealogies are not merely lists of names; they document the continuity of God’s promises through generations. Ithream’s inclusion shows that God remembers each person in the lineage of Christ. This invites us to trust that our lives, however small they may seem, are held securely in His hands and contribute to a purpose far greater than ourselves.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ithream2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יִתְרְעָ֖ם1×
- יִתְרְעָ֔ם1×
Key Verses
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II Samuel 3:5
and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.
This verse places Ithream in the specific context of David’s sons born in Hebron, anchoring his identity within the early political and familial landscape of the monarchy.
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I Chronicles 3:3
the fifth, Shephatiah of Abital; the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife:
The Chronicler repeats this lineage to emphasize the legitimacy and continuity of David’s house, showing how Ithream is preserved in the record of Israel’s history.