Ethan

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Firm. ) “The Ezrahite,” distinguished for his wisdom (1 Kings 4:31). He is named as the author of the 89th Psalm. He was of the tribe of Levi. ) A Levite of the family of Merari, one of the leaders of the temple music (1 Chr. 6:44; 15:17, 19). He was probably the same as Jeduthun. He is supposed by some to be the same also as (1).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(enduring).

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

E'THAN (firm, strong). The "Ezrahite," Ps 89, title, was of the tribe of Levi, and was remarkable for his wisdom. 1 Kgs 4:31: 1 Chr 2:6. He is supposed to have written Ps 89. " 1 Chr 6:44; 1 Chr 15:17, 1 Chr 15:19. A Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph, the Psalmist. 1 Chr 6:42.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

strong; the gift of the island