ith'-rit (yithri, "excellence," "preeminence"): A family in Israel, whose home was Kiriath-jearim (1 Ch 2:53). Among the 37 heroes of David, two are mentioned who belonged to this family, Ira and Gareb (2 Sam 23:38; 1 Ch 11:40).
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'ITHRITE'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.