Romamti-ezer רֹמַ֫מְתִּי עֶ֫זֶר

Male Tribe of Levi H7320 1 book

Son of Heman, a Levitical singer

Biography

Romamti-ezer is mentioned in 1Ch.25.4 and 31 as one of the sons of Heman, a Levite appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was a chief musician and prophet in the service of the tabernacle (1Ch.25.1, 5). Romamti-ezer and his brothers were skilled musicians who were trained in singing to the Lord (1Ch.25.7). They were divided into twenty-four groups, each responsible for leading worship in the temple for a specific period (1Ch.25.8-31). Romamti-ezer was the head of the twenty-fourth division (1Ch.25.31). The inclusion of Romamti-ezer and his brothers in the organization of temple worship highlights the importance of music and praise in Israelite worship and the role of the Levites in facilitating this aspect of devotion to God.

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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 25:31

    "for the twenty-fourth to Romamti-Ezer, his sons and his brothers, twelve."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew רֹמַ֫מְתִּי עֶ֫זֶר H7320
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Romamti-ezer

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

:1Chr.25.31">31).

See JOSHBEKASHAH.