Quick Definition
Ethan
Biblical Persons & Places
Ethan
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.6;
only referred to as Ethan (אֵיתָן);
son of Zerah;
a brother of Zabdi, Heman, Calcol and Dara;
father of Azariah.
Ethan
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
A musician living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.4.31;
only referred to as Ethan (אֵיתָן);
son of Mahol;
a brother of Heman, Calcol and Darda.
Strong's Definition
Ethan, the name of four Israelites
Derivation: the same as H386 (אֵיתָן); permanent;
KJV Usage: Ethan.
Outline of Biblical Usage
Ethan = "enduring"
1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom
2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah
3) a Kohathite descendant of Levi
4) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.4.31;
son of: Mahol (H4235);
brother of: Heman (H1968), Calcol (H3633) and Darda (H1862)
§ Ethan = "enduring"
1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom
2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah
3) a Kohathite descendant of Levi
4) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
אֵיתָן
êythân
BDB Definition:
Ethan = enduring
1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom
2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah
3) a Kohathite descendant of Levi
4) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi
Part of Speech: noun proper masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: the same as H386
Total KJV Occurrences: 8