A town in the hill country of Judah
Jattir
Named in 4 verses across 3 books, first in Joshua 15:48.
יַתִּירJattir
The name means “a remnant; excellent.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Jattir Written by AI
Jattir was a town located in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:48). It was later designated as a Levitical city and given to the descendants of Aaron (Joshua 21:14; 1Ch.6.57). During David's reign, when he was distributing the spoils from his victory over the Amalekites, Jattir was one of the towns that received a share (1Sa.30.27). This suggests that Jattir had been loyal to David and supported him during his time of need. The exact location of Jattir is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the southern part of Judah.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Pre-eminent, a city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:48; 21:14).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 15:48
These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
- Joshua 21:14
Jattir, Eshtemoa,
- 1 Samuel 30:27
He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;
- 1 Chronicles 6:57
So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.