Bible Dictionary
Ethan
Ethan was the name of several biblical men, including a wise man compared with Solomon and a Merarite Levite who led temple music. Ethan the Ezrahite is associated with Psalm 89.
Biblical Usage
Ethan the Ezrahite is compared with Solomon for wisdom and is named in the title of Psalm 89. The Merarite Ethan served with Heman and Asaph in the service of song.
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