Heman הֵימָן
A Levite and chief musician in David's time.
Biography
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 (1Ch.6.33). Heman, along with Asaph and Ethan, was appointed by David to lead the music and worship in the tabernacle (1Ch.15.17,19; 16.41,42). He was known for his skill in playing the cymbal (1Ch.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 (1Ch.25.1,4-6). During the reign of Solomon, Heman and his fellow musicians participated in the dedication of the temple (2Ch.5.12). Later, during the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah, Heman's descendants continued to serve as musicians in the temple (2Ch.29.14; 35.15). Heman's significant role in the tabernacle and temple worship highlights the importance of music in Israelite worship. (1Ch.6.33; 15.17,19; 16.41,42; 25.1,4-6; 2Ch.5.12; 29.14; 35.15).
Family
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Offspring
- Bukkiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in David's time, son of HemanView full profile →
- Mattaniah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Shebuel Tribe of LeviSon of GershomLevite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuriesView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Hanani Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
- Eliathah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Giddalti Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Romamti-ezer Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a Levitical singerView full profile →
- Joshbekashah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Mallothi Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Hothir Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Mahazioth Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's time.View full profile →
- Jehuel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA Levite who helped cleanse the temple under Hezekiah.View full profile →
- Shimei MaleOverseer of King David's vineyards from Ramah.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Chronicles 5 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:33
"These are those who served, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,"
- 1 Chronicles 15:17
"So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brothers, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brothers, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;"
- 1 Chronicles 15:19
"So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were given cymbals of bronze to sound aloud;"
- 1 Chronicles 16:41
"and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Yahweh, because his loving kindness endures forever;"
- 1 Chronicles 16:42
"and with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should sound aloud, and with instruments for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun to be at the gate."
2 Chronicles 3 verses
- 2 Chronicles 5:12
"also the Levites who were the singers, all of them, even Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and their brothers, arrayed in fine linen, with cymbals and stringed instruments and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them one hundred twenty priests sounding with..."
- 2 Chronicles 29:14
"and of the sons of Heman, Jehuel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel."
- 2 Chronicles 35:15
"The singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer; and the gatekeepers were at every gate. They didn’t need to depart from their service, because their brothers the Levites prepared for them."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הֵימָן | H1968I |