Ethanim is a term found in the Old Testament, specifically in 1 Kings 8:2, where it refers to the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. This month corresponds to the modern months of September and October. Ethanim is significant in the biblical narrative as it marks the time of the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, a major Jewish festival.

Biblical Reference:
1 Kings 8:2 states, "And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the month of Ethanim, which is the seventh month." This verse highlights the importance of Ethanim as the time when King Solomon assembled the people of Israel for the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The gathering during this month underscores its significance in the religious and communal life of ancient Israel.

Historical and Cultural Context:
Ethanim, also known as Tishri in later Jewish tradition, is a month rich in religious observances. It begins with the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), followed by the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and culminates with the Feast of Tabernacles. These festivals are deeply rooted in the agricultural cycle, marking the end of the harvest season and a time of thanksgiving and reflection.

The Feast of Tabernacles, in particular, is a time of great joy and celebration, commemorating the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and God's provision during that period. It involves dwelling in temporary shelters or booths (sukkot), symbolizing the transient nature of life and the reliance on God's protection.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, Ethanim and its associated festivals emphasize themes of repentance, renewal, and divine providence. The month serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the covenant relationship between God and His people. The dedication of the Temple during this time, as recorded in 1 Kings, further underscores the centrality of worship and the presence of God among His people.

Ethanim's role in the biblical calendar highlights the rhythm of sacred time, where agricultural, historical, and spiritual elements converge to shape the identity and faith of the Israelite community. The observances during this month continue to hold profound meaning for Jewish and Christian traditions, reflecting on God's sovereignty and the call to live in accordance with His will.Ethanim

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Constantly flowing, a month so named before the captivity, because the autumnal rains them begin to fill the dry river channels. It was afterwards called Tishri, and answers nearly to our October. On this month Solomon's temple was dedicated, 1 Kings 8:2.

The month of gifts, i.e., of vintage offerings; called Tisri after the Exile; corresponding to part of September and October. It was the first month of the civil year, and the seventh of the sacred year (1 Kings 8:2). ETHANIM

eth'-a-nim ('ethanim):

The seventh month of the Jewish year (1 Kings 8:2). The word is of Phoenician origin and signifies "perennial," referring to living streams. It corresponds to September-October.

See CALENDAR; TIME.

388. Ethanim -- (month of) "steady flowings," the seventh month in ...
... 387, 388. Ethanim. 389 . ... of ethan Definition (month of) "steady flowings," the
seventh month in the Jewish calendar NASB Word Usage Ethanim (1). Ethanim. ...
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Syriac Calendar.
... Month / Syrian / Hebrew. October / Tishri prior / Tishri, or Ethanim. November /
Tishri posterior / Bull, or Marcheshvan. December / Canun prior / Chisleu. ...
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Ethanim (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ETHANIM. ... It corresponds to September-October. See
CALENDAR; TIME. Multi-Version Concordance Ethanim (1 Occurrence). ...
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Calendar
... the Passover (Exodus 13:4; Exodus 23:15; Exodus 34:18 Deuteronomy 16:1). The 2nd
month of this calendar was Ziv (ziw) (1 Kings 6:1, 37); Ethanim ('ethanim) was ...
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Tisri
... See ETHANIM (1 Kings 8:2). Called in the Assyrian inscriptions Tasaritu, ie "beginning.".
Noah Webster's Dictionary. ... The same as Ethanim. See CALENDAR. ...
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Eth'anim (1 Occurrence)
Eth'anim. Ethanim, Eth'anim. Ethan's . Multi-Version Concordance Eth'anim
(1 Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Ethanim, Eth'anim. Ethan's . Reference Bible.
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Ethan (9 Occurrences)

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Tishri
... TISHRI; TISRI. tish'-re, tiz'-re: The 7th month of the Jewish ecclesiastical, and
1st of the civil, year (September-October). The same as Ethanim. See CALENDAR. ...
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Festival (62 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Kings 8:2 and all the men of Israel are assembled unto king Solomon,
in the month of Ethanim, in the festival -- 'is' the seventh month. (YLT NIV). ...
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Time (7245 Occurrences)
... But they had other names, of earlier use, derived from the Phoenicians, four of
which have survived in "Abib," "Ziv," "Ethanim" and "Bul." See CALENDAR. ...
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Seventh (123 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 8:2 All the men of Israel assembled themselves to king Solomon at
the feast, in the month Ethanim, which is the seventh month. ...
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Month (197 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 8:2 All the men of Israel assembled themselves to king Solomon at
the feast, in the month Ethanim, which is the seventh month. ...
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