Bible Dictionary
Ezrahite
Ezrahite is a family or lineage designation applied to Ethan and Heman in the titles of Psalms 88 and 89 and in the account of Solomon’s wisdom. The name is commonly connected with Zerah, though the precise relationship is discussed.
Definition
Ezrahite is a patronymic or family designation applied to Ethan and Heman. It may be derived from Zerah, since an Ethan and a Heman were descendants of Zerah, head of a Judahite family.
Biblical Usage
The title is found with Ethan in 1 Kings 4:31 and Psalm 89, and with Heman in Psalm 88. Scripture also mentions Ethan and Heman who were Levites.
Historical Background
The relationship of the title to Zerah rather than to Ezrah is suggested by the genealogical references. The supplied material distinguishes these Judahite figures from Levites who bore the same names.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A title given to Ethan (1 Kings 4:31; Ps. 89, title) and Heman (Ps. 88, title). They were both sons of Zerah (1 Chr. 2:6).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ez'-ra-hit ('ezrachi; Asebon):</p><p>Found in 1Ki 4:31; Psalm 88; Psalm 89, titles; from which it appears that the word is a patronymic for Ethan and Heman. It may be derived from Zerah, instead of Ezrah, seeing that there were an Ethan and a Heman who were descendants of Zerah, head of a Judahite family (1Ch 2:6).</p><p>There were also an Ethan and a Heman who were Levites (1Ch 15:17).</p>