Old Testament
Ethan
A descendant of Judah through Zerah, listed among the sons of Mahol in the genealogy of Israel.
Ethan is identified in 1 Chronicles as a son of Zerah, belonging to the tribe of Judah. While the name appears elsewhere in Scripture referring to different individuals, such as the Ezrahite associated with wisdom, this specific Ethan is noted primarily for his place within the genealogical records of the house of Judah.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 2:8
Where Ethan appears
2 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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