Lexical Definition
אֵיתָן ʼÊythân (ay-thawn') Ethan N:N-M-P
the same as אֵיתָן; permanent
Ethan.
- § Ethan = "enduring"
- Ethan, the name of four Israelites
1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom
2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah
3) a Kohathite descendant of Levi
4) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.4.31
- son of: Mahol (מָחוֹל)
- brother of: Heman (הֵימָן), Calcol (כַּלְכֹּל) and Darda (דַּרְדַּע)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. אֵיתָן proper name, masculine a wise man 1Kgs 5:11* (where called הָאֶזְרָחִי) named with הֵימָן, כַּלְכֹּל, דַּרְדַּע; compare 1Chr 2:6 (where these 4 with זִמְרִי are בְּנֵי זֶרַח); also 1Chr 2:8; 1Chr 6:27* called בֶּןקִֿישִׁי 1Chr 6:29* = בֶּןקֿוּשָׁיָ֫הוּ 1Chr 15:17 where, and v1Chr 15:19, named as Levitical singer with הֵימָן and אָסָף (q. v.; יְדוּתוּן for אֵיתָן in this group 1Chr 25:1; 1Chr 25:6; 2Chr 5:12; 2Chr 35:15, see ידותון); לְאֵיתָן הָאֶזְרָחִי Ps 89:1* (title). יַתְנִיאֵל see תנה.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 5:11* |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:6 · 2:8 · 6:27* · 6:29* · 15:17 · 15:19 · 25:1 · 25:6 |
| 2 Chronicles | 5:12 · 35:15 |
| Psalms | 89:1* |
Profile
Male • Son of Mahol • Wise man; Ezrahite; author of Psalm 89.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Ethan the Ezrahite was a wise man and the author of Psalm 89.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.4.31;
- only referred to as Ethan אֵיתָן;
- son of Mahol מָחוֹל;
- a brother of Heman הֵימָן, Calcol כַּלְכֹּל and Darda דַּרְדַּע.
Ethan the Ezrahite was a wise man during the time of King Solomon. He was known for his wisdom, although not as wise as Solomon himself (1 Kings 4:31). Ethan was also a skilled musician and is credited with authoring Psalm 89, a psalm that reflects on God's covenant with David and the challenges faced by the Davidic dynasty (Psalm 89:1). The psalm demonstrates Ethan's deep understanding of God's faithfulness and sovereignty.
All entries for Ethan: אֵיתָן