Atomic Bible

A Levite and chief musician in David's time.

Heman

Named in 12 verses across 2 books, first in 1 Chronicles 6:33.

הֵימָןHeman

The name means “their trouble; tumult; much; in great number.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Father
Joel
Children
Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth, Jehuel, Shimei
People
Tribe of Levi

About Heman Written by AI

Heman was a prominent Levite and musician during the reign of King David. He was a descendant of Kohath, one of the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:33). Heman, along with Asaph and Ethan, was appointed by David to lead the music and worship in the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 15:17; 16.41,42). He was known for his skill in playing the cymbal (1 Chronicles 16:42). Heman had fourteen sons and three daughters, all of whom were under his direction in providing music for the house of the Lord (1 Chronicles 25:1). During the reign of Solomon, Heman and his fellow musicians participated in the dedication of the temple (2 Chronicles 5:12). Later, during the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah, Heman's descendants continued to serve as musicians in the temple (2 Chronicles 29:14; 35.15). Heman's significant role in the tabernacle and temple worship highlights the importance of music in Israelite worship. (1 Chronicles 6:33; 15.17,19; 16.41,42; 25.1,4-6; 2 Chronicles 5:12; 29.14; 35.15).

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Heman, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Faithful. (1.) 1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chr. 2:6, a son of Zerah, noted for his wisdom. (2.) Grandson of Samuel (1 Chr. 6:33; 15:17), to whom the 88th Psalm probably was inscribed. He was one of the “seers” named in 2 Chr. 29:14, 30, and took a leading part in the administration of the sacred services.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 1 Chronicles 6:33

    These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

  2. 1 Chronicles 15:17

    So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;

  3. 1 Chronicles 15:19

    The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.

  4. 1 Chronicles 16:41

    With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”

  5. 1 Chronicles 16:42

    Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

  6. 1 Chronicles 25:1

    Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:

  7. 1 Chronicles 25:4

    From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.

  8. 1 Chronicles 25:5

    All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

  9. 1 Chronicles 25:6

    All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king.

  10. 2 Chronicles 5:12

    all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.

  11. 2 Chronicles 29:14

    Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.

  12. 2 Chronicles 35:15

    The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.