Ethan אֵיתָן
Wise man; Ezrahite; author of Psalm 89.
Biography
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 (1Ki.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 1Ki.89.1). The psalm demonstrates Ethan's deep understanding of God's faithfulness and sovereignty.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:31
"For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations all around."
Psalms 1 verse Study available
- Psalms 89:1
"I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֵיתָן | H0387G |