1 Kings 4:31

all men. any man.

men. Hebrew. 'adam, with Art. (App-14). any human being.

Ethan. The same four names occur among the sons of Zerah the son of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:6), except Dara for Darda; but compare 1 Chronicles 6:44 and 1 Chronicles 6:33.

fame. name.

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