Hothir הוֹתִיר

Male Tribe of Levi H1956 1 book

A son of Heman, a musician in David's court.

Biography

Hothir is mentioned in 1Ch.25.4 and 1Ch.25.28 as one of the sons of Heman, a prominent musician and prophet in King David's court. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was appointed by David to lead the music and worship in the temple (1Ch.25.1).

Hothir was one of Heman's fourteen sons, all of whom were set apart for the ministry of music in the temple. They were described as "under the supervision of their father Heman, the king's seer, in the music of the temple of the Lord" (1Ch.25.6).

In 1Ch.25.28, Hothir is mentioned again in the context of the division of the musicians into twenty-four groups, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period. Hothir and his sons and relatives were assigned the twenty-first turn of service.

The inclusion of Hothir and his family in the temple music ministry highlights the importance of worship and the role of music in ancient Israelite culture. It also demonstrates the organization and structure of the temple service during the reign of King David.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 25:4

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

  • 1 Chronicles 25:28

    "for the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons and his brothers, twelve;"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew הוֹתִיר H1956
Encyclopedia Article

Hothir

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

f the house of God (compare 25:6).

hok.

See HOCK.

our (sha`atha', she`a'; hora): Hour as a division of the day does not occur in the Old Testament; the term she`a' (sha`atha') f