Ethan

Ethan the Ezrahite was a wise man and the author of Psalm 89.

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

MaleTribe of JudahUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A musician living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 4:31; only referred to as Ethan (אֵיתָן); son of Mahol; a brother of Heman, Calcol and Darda.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Mahol
Siblings: Calcol Darda Heman

Alternative names

אֵיתָןEthan

Mentions

1 Kings 4:31
He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.
Psalm 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.