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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Tirathites</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/tirathites.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/2-55.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/tirathites.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Tirathites</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/t/tiras--son_of_japheth.htm" title="Tiras: Son of Japheth">◄</a> Tirathites <a href="/topical/t/ti'rathites.htm" title="Ti'rathites">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Tirathites are mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the families of scribes residing in the town of Jabez. They are referenced in <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">1 Chronicles 2:55</a>, which states: "The clans of scribes who lived at Jabez: the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab." <br><br><b>Historical Context</b><br><br>The Tirathites, along with the Shimeathites and Sucathites, are identified as part of the Kenite lineage. The Kenites were a nomadic tribe with a close association with the Israelites, particularly during the time of the Judges. They are often linked to the Midianites and are believed to have been skilled in metalwork and other crafts. The Kenites' integration into Israelite society is seen as a testament to the inclusive nature of the Israelite community, which allowed for the assimilation of various groups who shared in the worship of Yahweh.<br><br><b>Role and Function</b><br><br>The specific role of the Tirathites, as indicated in <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">1 Chronicles 2:55</a>, was that of scribes. Scribes in ancient Israel held a significant position as they were responsible for the recording, copying, and preservation of important documents, including legal texts, genealogies, and religious scriptures. The presence of scribal families like the Tirathites underscores the importance of literacy and record-keeping in maintaining the cultural and religious heritage of the Israelite people.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance</b><br><br>The mention of the Tirathites in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles highlights the value placed on preserving family lineage and tribal affiliations within the broader narrative of Israel's history. The association of the Tirathites with the Kenites and the house of Rechab suggests a continuity of faith and practice that transcended tribal boundaries. The Rechabites, known for their adherence to a nomadic lifestyle and abstention from wine, are commended in the book of Jeremiah for their faithfulness to their ancestral traditions (<a href="/jeremiah/35-6.htm">Jeremiah 35:6-10</a>).<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the inclusion of the Tirathites in the biblical record serves as a reminder of God's providence in using diverse peoples and families to accomplish His purposes. The integration of the Tirathites into the community of Israel reflects the broader biblical theme of God's covenantal relationship with humanity, which is not limited by ethnic or cultural distinctions. The role of the Tirathites as scribes also points to the divine inspiration and preservation of Scripture, ensuring that God's word would be faithfully transmitted through generations.<br><br>In summary, the Tirathites, though briefly mentioned, represent a vital link in the chain of Israel's history, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the sacred texts that form the foundation of the Judeo-Christian faith.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">TIRATHITES</span><p>ti'-rath-its (tir`athim; Codex Vaticanus and Codex Alexandrinus, Argathieim; Lucian, Tharathei: A family of scribes that dwelt at Jabez (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">1 Chronicles 2:55</a>). The three families mentioned in this verse (Tirathites, Shimathites and Sucathites) are taken by Jerome to be three different classes of religious functionaries-singers, scribes, recorders ("canentes atque resonances et in tabernaculis commorantes"). The Targum takes the same view, save that the "Sucathites" are those "covered" with a spirit of prophecy. Bertheau sees the Tirathites as "gate-keepers" (Aramaic tera` = Heb sha`ar). Keil holds the three names to be those of the descendants of unknown men named Tira, Shemei and Sucah. The passage seems too obscure to admit of interpretation.<br><br>Horace J. Wolf<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8654.htm"><span class="l">8654. Tirathim -- a Kenite family</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8653, 8654. Tirathim. 8655 . a Kenite family. Transliteration: Tirathim Phonetic<br> Spelling: (teer-aw-thee') Short Definition: <b>Tirathites</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8654.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/tirathites.htm"><span class="l"><b>Tirathites</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>TIRATHITES</b>. ti <b>...</b> prophecy. Bertheau sees the<br><b>Tirathites</b> as "gate-keepers" (Aramaic tera` = Heb sha`ar). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tirathites.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/ti'rathites.htm"><span class="l">Ti'rathites (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Ti'rathites. <b>Tirathites</b>, Ti'rathites. Tire . <b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 2:55 The families<br> of scribes who lived at Jabez: the <b>Tirathites</b>, the Shimeathites, the Sucathites. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/ti'rathites.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tiras.htm"><span class="l">Tiras (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tiras.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/ken'ites.htm"><span class="l">Ken'ites (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> RSV). 1 Chronicles 2:55 And the families of scribes that dwelt at Jabez:<br> the <b>Tirathites</b>, the Shimeathites, the Sucathites. These <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/ken'ites.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jabez.htm"><span class="l">Jabez (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Jabez (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 2:55 The families<br> of scribes who lived at Jabez: the <b>Tirathites</b>, the Shimeathites, the Sucathites. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jabez.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/recab.htm"><span class="l">Recab (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> NIV). 1 Chronicles 2:55 And the families of scribes that dwelt at Jabez:<br> the <b>Tirathites</b>, the Shimeathites, the Sucathites. 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