Mahazioth מַחֲזִיאֹת

Male Tribe of Levi H4238 1 book

Son of Heman, a musician in David's time.

Biography

Mahazioth was one of the fourteen sons of Heman, a prominent musician and seer in King David's court. He was appointed by David to serve in the Temple as a musician, along with his brothers. Mahazioth and his brothers were skilled in music and were responsible for providing musical accompaniment during religious services. They were divided into twenty-four groups, each responsible for their duties in rotation (1Ch.25.4, 30).

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 25:30

    "for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew מַחֲזִיאֹת H4238
Encyclopedia Article

Mahazioth

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

="Bible:1Chr.25.4">1Ch 25:4,30).

ma'-her-shal'-al-hash'-baz (maher shalal chash baz, "the spoil speedeth; the prey hasteth"): Asymbolic name given to Isaiah's son to signify the sharp destruction of Rezin and Pekah by the Assyrian power