Lexical Definition
יְדוּתוּן Yᵉdûwthûwn (yed-oo-thoon') Jeduthun N:N-M-P
or יְדֻתוּן Yᵉduthûwn (yed-oo-thoon'); or יְדִיתוּן Yᵉdîythûwn (yed-ee-thoon'); probably from יָדָה; laudatory
Jeduthun.
- § Jeduthun = "praising"
- Jeduthun, an Israelite
1) a Levite of the family of Merari and the chief of one of the 3 choirs of the temple whose descendants also formed one of the perpetual temple choirs; he is named at the beginning of 3 Psalms (Ps 39:1; 62:1; 77:1) either as the composer or the recipient of those Psalms but most likely as the leader of the choir by which those Psalms were to be sung
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לִידוּת֑וּן | for Jeduthun | 1Chr.25.3 |
| לִֽידוּת֗וּן | for Jeduthun | Ps.39.1 |
| לִֽ֠ידֻתוּן | Jeduthun | 2Chr.5.12 |
| יְדוּתוּן֙ | Jeduthun | 1Chr.25.3 |
| יְדוּת֡וּן | Jeduthun | 1Chr.25.3 |
| יְדוּת֗וּן | Jeduthun | Ps.62.1 • Ps.77.1 |
| יְדוּת֖וּן | Jeduthun | 1Chr.16.42 |
| יְדוּת֔וּן | Jeduthun | 2Chr.29.14 |
| יְדִית֛וּן | Jedithun | 1Chr.16.38 |
| וִידוּת֖וּן | and Jeduthun | 1Chr.25.6 |
| וִֽידוּת֜וּן | and Jeduthun | 1Chr.16.42 |
| וִֽידוּת֔וּן | and Jeduthun | 1Chr.16.41 • 1Chr.25.1 |
| וִֽידֻתוּן֙ | and Jeduthun | 2Chr.35.15 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.44
- son of: Kishi (קִישִׁי)
- father of: Obed-edom (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם), Mattithiah (מַתִּתְיָה), Gedaliah (גְּדַּלְיָה), Zeri (צְרִי), Jeshaiah (יְשַׁעְיָה), Hashabiah (חֲשַׁבְיָה), Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה) and Uzziel (עֻזִּיאֵל); also called Ethan at 1Ch.6.44 15.17, 19
- Also named: e.tan (אֵיתָן "Ethan" אֵיתָן)
- a Levite of the family of Merari and the chief of one of the 3 choirs of the temple whose descendants also formed one of the perpetual temple choirs; he is named at the beginning of 3 Psalms (Psa.39.1 62:1 77: either as the composer or the recipient of those Psalms but most likely as the leader of the choir by which those Psalms were to be sung
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְדוּתוּן, יְדֻתוּן proper name, masculine usually יְדוּתוּן; יְדֻתוּן 2Chr 5:12; 2Chr 35:15 יְדיּ֯תוּן Ps 39:1*; Ps 77:1*; Neh 11:37; 1Chr 16:38 chief of one of the three choirs of the temple (only Chronicles & Psalm-titles) 1Chr 9:16; 1Chr 16:38; 1Chr 16:41; 1Chr 16:42; 1Chr 25:3 (twice in verse); 1Chr 25:6; 2Chr 5:12 the king's seer 2Chr 35:15 his descendants formed one of the perpetual temple choirs בְּנֵי יְדוּתוּן 1Chr 16:42; 1Chr 25:1; 1Chr 25:3; 2Chr 29:14 בֶּןיְֿדיּ֯תוּן Neh 11:17. In Psalm-titles על ידותון Ps 62:1*; Ps 77:1* (Qr); לִידיּתוּן Ps 39:1* (לְ error for עלֿ), all = after the manner of (the choir of) Yeduthun (musical term according to RSOTJC 422, 2nd ed. 143). — see also LagOr ii. 16 ff. and proper name אָסָף, הֵימָן (sub אמן), אֵיתָן (sub יתן).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 9:16 · 16:38 · 16:41 · 16:42 · 25:1 · 25:3 · 25:6 |
| 2 Chronicles | 5:12 · 29:14 · 35:15 |
| Nehemiah | 11:17 · 11:37 |
| Psalms | 39:1* · 62:1* · 77:1* |
Profile
Male • A Singer • Levitical musician and singer during David's reign
Singer living at the time of United Monarchy
Jeduthun, also known as Ethan, was a Levitical musician and singer during the reign of King David.
- A Singer from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.44;
- referred to as Jeduthun or Jeduthun (=Qere. Ketiv= Jedithun) יְדוּתוּן, or Ethan אֵיתָן;
- a son of Kishi קִישִׁי;
- father of Obed-edom עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם, Mattithiah מַתִּתְיָה, Gedaliah גְּדַּלְיָה, Zeri צְרִי, Jeshaiah יְשַׁעְיָה, Hashabiah חֲשַׁבְיָה, Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה and Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵל.
Jeduthun, also referred to as Ethan, was a prominent Levitical musician and singer during the reign of King David. He is mentioned numerous times in 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles, as well as in the titles of several psalms. Jeduthun was one of the three principal musicians appointed by David to lead the music and singing in the tabernacle, alongside Asaph and Heman (1 Chronicles 16:41-42; 25:1, 6). He and his sons were skilled in playing the harp, lyre, and cymbals (1 Chronicles 16:42; 25:3). Jeduthun's descendants continued to serve as musicians in the temple during the reigns of subsequent kings, such as Solomon (2 Chronicles 5:12) and Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:14; 35:15). Three psalms (Psalms 39, 62, and 77) are attributed to Jeduthun, indicating his role in composing or leading the music for these hymns. In 1 Chronicles 6:44 and 15:17, 19, he is referred to as Ethan, suggesting that this was either an alternate name or a title. Jeduthun's significant role in the musical worship of ancient Israel highlights the importance of music and singing in the religious life of the nation.
All entries for Jeduthun or Ethan: יְדוּתוּן ☩ אֵיתָן