Ethan, son of Mahol
The name Ethan means “strong; the gift of the island.” Ethan is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Kings 4:31.
Family of Ethan
Who was Ethan?
“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.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Ethan
- 1 Kings 4:31
For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.