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).

(enduring).

E'THAN (firm, strong). The "Ezrahite," Ps 89, title, was of the tribe of Levi, and was remarkable for his wisdom. 1 Kgs 4:31: 1 Chr 2:6. He is supposed to have written Ps 89. Son of Kishi, a Merarite Levite, head of that family in the time of David, and spoken of as a "singer." 1 Chr 6:44; 1 Chr 15:17, 1 Chr 15:19. A Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph, the Psalmist. 1 Chr 6:42.

strong; the gift of the island

E'THAN (firm, strong). The "Ezrahite," Ps 89, title, was of the tribe of Levi, and was remarkable for his wisdom. 1 Kgs 4:31: 1 Chr 2:6. He is supposed to have written Ps 89. Son of Kishi, a Merarite Levite, head of that family in the time of David, and spoken of as a "singer." 1 Chr 6:44; 1 Chr 15:17, 1 Chr 15:19. A Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph, the Psalmist. 1 Chr 6:42.