Ithmah
יִתְמָה/ITH-muh/
“Orphan, or bereaved”
Summary
A Moabite who was one of David's mighty warriors.
☩Identity
Ithmah the Moabite was among David's mighty warriors listed in Chronicles. His Moabite origin demonstrates that David attracted brave men from various nations to his service. This reflects the cosmopolitan character of David's military forces.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 11:46
Related Verses1 mention
1 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ithmah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).