Old Testament
Ethnan
A descendant of Judah listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah.
Ethnan is identified in 1 Chronicles 4:7 as a son of Helah, one of the wives of Ashhur, a man of Tekoa. His inclusion serves to preserve the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah within the Chronicler's account. Beyond his placement in this lineage, the text provides no further biographical details regarding his life or actions.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:7
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:7
Where Ethnan appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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- 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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