Ethnan אֶתְנַן
Son of Ashhur, the founder of Tekoa.
Who is Ethnan in the Bible?
Ethnan was a son of Ashhur, the founder of the town of Tekoa in Judah, and appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:7. Little is known about Ethnan beyond this single mention in Scripture, as he is listed among the descendants of Judah without further biographical detail. His significance lies primarily in his place within the lineage of Tekoa, a settlement that would become notable in Judah's history. The inclusion of his name in the genealogy demonstrates the biblical writer's effort to preserve the family records of Judah's prominent towns and their founders.
Biography
Ethnan is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah (1Ch.4.7). He was one of the sons of Ashhur (or 'Ashur'), who was known as the father (ie founder) of Tekoa, a town in Judah.
Family
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Siblings
- Ahuzzam Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur and Naarah, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Hepher MaleDavid's warriorA Mecherathite, one of David's mighty warriors.View full profile →
- Temeni Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur (or 'Ashur') from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Haahashtari Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurA descendant of Judah through Hezron.View full profile →
- Zereth Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur, founder of TekoaView full profile →
- Izhar Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Asher listed in the genealogy in ChroniclesView full profile →
- Koz Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur, a JudahiteView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:7
"The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶתְנַן |