Ethan

Ethan was a son of Zerah and a grandson of Judah.

The name Ethan means “strong; the gift of the island”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:6; only referred to as Ethan (אֵיתָן); son of Zerah; a brother of Zabdi, Heman, Calcol and Dara; father of Azariah.

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Family members

Father: Zerah
Siblings: Calcol Dara Heman Zabdi
Children: Azariah

Alternative names

אֵיתָןEthan

Mentions

1 Chronicles 2:6
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all.
1 Chronicles 2:8
The son of Ethan: Azariah.