Ethan (biblical figure)
Ethan (biblical figure)
Ethan the Ezrahite, is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Ethan was a boy at King David's court well known for his wisdom. He authored Psalms 89: this Psalm is entitled "a maschil or contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite". Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon theorised that this was the same person as Jeduthun. Theologian John Gill refers to a Jewish tradition which identifies Ethan with Abraham; Heman wit
"By my holiness I have sworn once and for all: / never will I break faith with David. / His dynasty will last forever, / and his throne will endure before me like the sun. / It will endure forever like the moon, / a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah"
"O Lord, God of hosts, who is like you? /Almighty Lord, your faithfulness is never absent. / You control the raging sea, calming its surging waves. / You crushed Rahab with a deadly blow; / you scattered your foes with your mighty arm. / Yours are the heavens and yours is the earth; / you founded the world and all that is in it. / You created the north and the south; / Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name."
"I will sing forever of the Lord’s kindness; / with my lips I will proclaim your faithfulness / throughout the generations. / You said, “My kindness lasts forever; / my faithfulness is as firmly established as the heavens."
