Ethan (biblical figure)

Etan, last on the right in a red dress, in a stained glass window at the Church of Santa Maria a Legnica

Etan the Ezraite, or the Ezrahite, was a biblical character, psalmist and wise man.

Quotes

Psalms:

• I will endlessly sing the graces of the Lord, | with my mouth I will announce your faithfulness throughout the ages, | because you said, "My grace endures forever"; | your faithfulness is founded in heaven.” ^{[specific citation needed]}
• You are powerful, Lord, and your faithfulness crowns you. | You dominate the pride of the sea, | you calm the tumult of its waves. | You have trampled Rahab like a conquered man, | with a mighty arm you have scattered your enemies. | Yours are the heavens, yours is the earth, | you founded the world and everything in it; | you created the north and the south, | Tabor and Hermon sing your name. ^{[specific citation needed]}
• I have found David, my servant, | with my holy oil I have consecrated it; | my hand is his support, | my arm is his strength. | The enemy will not triumph over him, | nor will the wicked oppress him. | I will destroy his enemies before him | and I will smite those who hate him. | My faithfulness and my grace will be with him | and in my name his power will rise." ^{[specific citation needed]}
• On my holiness I have sworn once and for all: | I certainly won't lie to Davide. | His descendants will last forever, | his throne as before me as the sun, | always steady as the moon, | faithful witness in heaven."^{[specific citation needed]}

Quotes about Etan

• Template:NDR was truly wiser than all, more than Ethan the Ezrahite. (Books of Kings)^{[specific citation needed]}