Ethan, also known as Jeduthun, was a temple singer from the tribe of Levi during Israel's united kingdom and the son of Kishi.
About Ethan (Jeduthun)
4. Descendant of Levi through his son Merari, and the son of Kishi (1 Chr 6:44) or Kushaiah (15:17). He was one of three outstanding musicians, along with Heman and Asaph, appointed by David (vv 16–19). It was probably this Ethan whose name is ascribed in the title to Psalm 39 (as “Jeduthun,” which he is called in 1 Chr 16:41; 25:1) as “chief musician”; it is likely that he composed the music for the psalm.
Family Relationships
Key References
The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.
All Scripture References (3)
1 Chronicles (3)
The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.