Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(prominent). Town of south Judah (Josh. 15:48; 21:14; 1 Sam. 30:27).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
City in the highlands of Judah, allotted to the priests (Josh. 15:48; Josh. 21:14; 1 Sam. 30:27; 1 Chron. 6:57). Identified with ruins at Attir, 31° 22' N, 35° E.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 3498; redundant; Jattir, a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
excellent: he will search out
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Very excellent; preeminent; redundant:―a place in Palestine [ITHRITE], Josh. 15:48. {Valde praestans}