Jeduthun (je-dû'thun or jĕd'u-thŭn), praising. A Levite of the family of Merari probably the same as Ethan. Compare 1 Chronicles 15:17; 1 Chronicles 15:19, with 1 Chronicles 16:41-42; 1 Chronicles 25:1; 1 Chronicles 25:3; 1 Chronicles 25:6; 2 Chronicles 35:15. His office was generally to preside over the music of the temple service. Jeduthun's name stands at the head of the 39th, 62d, and 77th Psalms.