Jeduthun

Jeduthun [N] [E] [H]

(praising ), a Levite of the family of Merari, is probably the same as Ethan. Comp. ( 1 Chronicles 15:17 1 Chronicles 15:19 ) with 1Chr 16:41,42; 25:1,3,6; 2Chr 35:15 His office was generally to preside over the music of the temple service, Jeduthuns name stands at the head of the 39th, 62d and 77th Psalms, indicating probably that they were to be sung by his choir. (B.C. 1014.)


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Jeduthun'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.