Heman הֵימָן

Male Tribe of Judah H1968H 1 book

Grandson of Judah through Zerah.

Biography

Heman is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles. He was the son of Zerah, who was one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar (Gen.38.30). Heman's brothers were Zimri, Ethan, Calcol, and Dara (1Ch.2.6). This genealogy traces the descendants of Judah, highlighting some of the notable figures in the tribe's history. No further information is provided about Heman's life or role in the Bible. (1Ch.2.6).

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 2:6

    "The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara; five of them in all."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew הֵימָן H1968H
Encyclopedia Article

Heman

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

33">1Ch 6:33), appointed by David as one of the leaders of the temple-singing (1Ch 15:17; 2Ch 5:12). He had 14 sons (and 3 daughters) who assisted their father in the chorus. Heman seems also to have been a man of spiritual power; is called "the king's seer in matters of God" (1Ch 25:5; 2Ch 35:15).

(2) One of the noted wise men prior to, or about, the time of Solomon. He was one of the three sons of Mahol (1Ki 4:31 (Hebrew 5:11)); also called a son of Zerah (1Ch 2:6).

Ps 88 is inscribed to Heman the Ezrahite, who is probably to be identified with the second son of Zerah.

Edward Babgy Pollard

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See HAMMATH (1Ch 2:55).

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