Lexical Definition
הֵימָן Hêymân (hay-mawn') Heman N:N-M-P
probably from אָמַן; faithful
Heman.
- § Heman = "faithful"
- Heman, the name of at least two Israelites
1) a wise man to whom Solomon was compared
2) son of Joel, grandson of Samuel, and a Levitical singer and author of PS 88
3) a seer
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְהֵימָ֛ן | and Heman | 1Chr.2.6 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.6
- son of: Zerah (זֶרַח)
- brother of: Zabdi (זַבְדִּי), Ethan (אֵיתָן), Calcol (כַּלְכֹּל) and Dara (דָּרַע)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
הֵימָן proper name, masculine Heman (faithful, compare Aramaic מְהֵימָן, 
) a wise man with whom Solomon is compared 1Kgs 5:11*, where app. son of Mahol (Klo sons of the dance); named with 3 others, one being Ethan the Ezrahite; 1Chr 2:6 a Heman is named with same 3+1 other, & all called sons of Zerah of Judah; Heman appears Ps 88:1* also as the Ezrahite (see below זרח), compare Ethan above; in other passages Heman is a Levite; specifically Kohathite, son of Joel, called the singer (הַמְשׁוֺרֵר) 1Chr 6:18* (|| Asaph v.1Chr 6:24*, Ethan v.1Chr 6:29*); Heman, Asaph & Ethan named as the singers (הַמְשֹׁרְרִים) 1Chr 15:17; 1Chr 15:19 compare Heman & Jeduthun 1Chr 16:41; 1Chr 16:42 (|| Asaph v1Chr 16:37); Heman, Asaph & Jeduthun 1Chr 25:6; 2Chr 5:12; 2Chr 35:15 elsewhere בְּנֵי אָ סָף וְהֵימָן וִידוּתוּן 1Chr 25:1 compare v1Chr 25:4 v1Chr 25:4 v1Chr 25:5 v1Chr 25:5 בְּנֵי הֵימָן 2Chr 29:14 (|| בְּנֵי ידוּתוּן); — 2Chr 25:5 Heman is called חֹזֵה הַמֶּלָח בְּדִבְ רֵי הַאֱלֹהִים (compare Asaph 2Chr 29:30, Jeduthun 2Chr 35:15). — On question of identity of Heman in these various connections, see Thes Comm.
הֵימָן proper name see אמן.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 5:11* |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:6 · 6:18* · 6:24* · 6:29* · 15:17 · 15:19 · 16:37 · 16:41 · 16:42 · 25:1 · 25:4 · 25:5 · 25:6 |
| 2 Chronicles | 5:12 · 25:5 · 29:14 · 29:30 · 35:15 |
| Psalms | 88:1* |
Profile
Male • Son of Zerah • Grandson of Judah through Zerah.
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Heman was a grandson of Judah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah. (1Ch.2.6)
- A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.6;
- only referred to as Heman הֵימָן;
- son of Zerah זֶרַח;
- a brother of Zabdi זַבְדִּי, Ethan אֵיתָן, Calcol כַּלְכֹּל and Dara דָּרַע.
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).
All entries for Heman: הֵימָן