ETHAN

1. One of four men renowned for wisdom, though excelled by Solomon, 1Ki 4:31 1Ch 2:6. He appears to have been a son of Zerah or Ezra, and grandson of the patriarch Judah. 2. A Levite, son of Kishi, and one of the three masters of the temple music, 1Ch 6:44 15:17-19. He would seem to be the same as Jeduthun, 1Ch 25:1 2Ch 35:15. 3. A person to whom Ps 89:1-52 is inscribed.

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Ethan. Ethan
Firm. (1.) “The Ezrahite,” distinguished for his wisdom (1 Kings 4:31). He is named as the author of the 89th Psalm. He was of the tribe of Levi.

(2.) A Levite of the family of Merari, one of the leaders of the temple music (1 Chr. 6:44; 15:17, 19). He was probably the same as Jeduthun. He is supposed by some to be the same also as (1).

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Ethan. strong; the gift of the island

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ETHAN. 1. A renowned sage 1Ki 4:31
* See title Ps 89

2. Son of Zerak 1Ch 2:6,8
* Two Levites 1Ch 6:42,44; 15:17,19