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

Extended Information

• A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.33
• son of: Joel (יוֹאֵל)
• father of: Bukkiah (בֻּקִּיָּה), Mattaniah (מַתַּנְיָה), Uzziel (עֻזִּיאֵל), Shebuel (שְׁבוּאֵל), Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת), Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), Hanani (חֲנָנִי), Eliathah (אֱלִיאָתָה), Giddalti (גִּדַּלְתִּי), Romamti-ezer (רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר), Joshbekashah (יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה), Mallothi (מַלּוֹתִי), Hothir (הוֹתִיר), Mahazioth (מַחֲזִיאוֹת), Jehuel (יְחִיאֵל), Shimei (שִׁמְעִי)

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.

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Profile

Male • A Singer • A Levite and chief musician in David's time.

Singer living at the time of United Monarchy

Heman, a Levite, was a chief musician appointed by David to lead worship in the tabernacle. (1Ch.6.33; 15.17,19; 16.41,42; 25.1,4-6; 2Ch.5.12; 29.14; 35.15)

• A Singer from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.33;
• only referred to as Heman הֵימָן;
• a son of Joel יוֹאֵל;
• father of Bukkiah בֻּקִּיָּה, Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָה, Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵל, Shebuel שְׁבוּאֵל, Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת, Hananiah חֲנַנְיָה, Hanani חֲנָנִי, Eliathah אֱלִיאָתָה, Giddalti גִּדַּלְתִּי, Romamti-ezer רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר, Joshbekashah יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה, Mallothi מַלּוֹתִי, Hothir הוֹתִיר, Mahazioth מַחֲזִיאוֹת, Jehuel יְחִיאֵל, Shimei שִׁמְעִי.

Heman was a prominent Levite and musician during the reign of King David. He was a descendant of Kohath, one of the sons of Levi (1Ch.6.33). Heman, along with Asaph and Ethan, was appointed by David to lead the music and worship in the tabernacle (1Ch.15.17,19; 16.41,42). He was known for his skill in playing the cymbal (1Ch.16.42). Heman had fourteen sons and three daughters, all of whom were under his direction in providing music for the house of the Lord (1Ch.25.1,4-6). During the reign of Solomon, Heman and his fellow musicians participated in the dedication of the temple (2Ch.5.12). Later, during the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah, Heman's descendants continued to serve as musicians in the temple (2Ch.29.14; 35.15). Heman's significant role in the tabernacle and temple worship highlights the importance of music in Israelite worship. (1Ch.6.33; 15.17,19; 16.41,42; 25.1,4-6; 2Ch.5.12; 29.14; 35.15).

All entries for Heman: הֵימָן

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