Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite. Cross References 2 Samuel 17:25 Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab. 1 Chronicles 2:16 Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel. 1 Chronicles 2:18 Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon. 1 Chronicles 12:18 Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: "We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you." So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. Treasury of Scripture And Abigail bore Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite. Amasa. 2 Samuel 17:25 2 Samuel 19:13 2 Samuel 20:4-12 Jether. 2 Samuel 17:25 Ithra an Israelite. Ishmeelite. |