1 Chronicles 6:42

The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 6:41-45.

Shimei Person: Famous. (1. ) A son of Gershon, and grandson of Levi ( Num. 3:18 ; 1 Chr. 6:17 , 29); called Shimi in Ex. 6:17 .
Zimmah Person: Mischief. (1. ) A Gershonite Levite ( 1 Chr. 6:20 ). (2. ) Another Gershonite Levite ( 1 Chr. 6:42 ). (3. ) The father of Joah ( 2 Chr. 29:12 ).
Ethan Tribe: Firm. (1. ) “The Ezrahite,” distinguished for his wisdom ( 1 Kings 4:31 ). He is named as the author of the 89th Psalm. He was of the tribe of Levi.