1. Son of Ithra, or Jether, by David’s sister Abigail, whom Absalom in his revolt made captain of his army. David forgave him and promised him the command of the army, but he was treacherously slain by Joab. David left it to his son Solomon to revenge this act (2 Sam. 17:25; 2 Sam. 19:13; 2 Sam. 20:4-12; 1 Kings 2:5,32; 1 Chron. 2:17).
2. An Ephraimite who resisted the bringing into Samaria prisoners from Judah (2 Chron. 28:12-15).