Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(strong). (1) One noted for wisdom (1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chron. 2:6; title to Psa. 89). (2) A Levite singer (1 Chron. 6:44; 15:17-19). (3) An ancestor of Asaph (1 Chron. 6:42).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. A wise man, “the Ezrahite,” whose wisdom was exceeded by that of Solomon (1 Kings 4:31; Psa. 89, title). Apparently the same as the son of Zerah, a descendant of Judah (1 Chron. 2:6,8).
2. Levite, son of Kishi or Kushaiah (1 Chron. 6:44; 1 Chron. 15:17,19).
3. Levite, son of Zimmah (1 Chron. 6:42).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
the same as 386; permanent; Ethan, the name of four Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
strength: perpetuity
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Firm; perpetuity; God as very ancient:―name of four Israelites, 1 Chron. 2:6. {Firmus}