Bible Dictionary
Zethan
A Benjamite descended from Bilhan.
Definition
Zethan was a Benjamite descended from Bilhan. The name may be associated with the olive tree.
Biblical Usage
He appears in the genealogy of Benjamin’s descendants.
Historical Background
One supplied proposal identifies him as a Zebulunite rather than a Benjamite, but the ordinary reading identifies him with Benjamin.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A Benjamite (1 Chr. 7:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(olive), a Benjamite of the sons of Bilhan. (1 Chronicles 7:10) (B.C. probably 1014.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ze'-than (zethan, perhaps "olive tree"): A Benjamite (1Ch 7:10), but Curtis holds that he is a Zebulunite (Chron., 145 ff).</p>