Bible Dictionary
Ethnan
Ethnan was one of the sons of Helah and a descendant of Judah. He is mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
Definition
Ethnan was a Judahite mentioned in the genealogical records of Chronicles. He was one of the sons of Helah, the wife of Ashur.
Biblical Usage
Ethnan appears in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4:7.
Historical Background
The name is explained as meaning gift or hire.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(hire), one of the sons of Helah the wife of Ashur. (1 Chronicles 4:7)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>eth'-nan ('ethnan, "gift" or "hire"; Ethnadi):</p><p>A Judahite (1Ch 4:7).</p>