Heman
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Faithful.
1 Kgs 4:31; 1 Chr 2:6, a son of Zerah, noted for his wisdom.
Grandson of Samuel (1 Chr 6:33; 15:17), to whom the 88th Psalm probably was inscribed. He was one of the “seers” named in 2 Chr 29:14, 30, and took a leading part in the administration of the sacred services.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
he'-man (heman, "faithful"): The name of two men in the Old Testament.
(1) A musician and seer, a Levite, son of Joe and grandson of the prophet Samuel; of the family of the Kohathites (1 Chr 6:33), appointed by David as one of the leaders of the temple-singing (1 Chr 15:17; 2 Chr 5:12). He had 14 sons (and 3 daughters) who assisted their father in the chorus. Heman seems also to have been a man of spiritual power; is called "the king's seer in matters of God" (1 Chr 25:5; 2 Chr 35:15).
(2) One of the noted wise men prior to, or about, the time of Solomon. He was one of the three sons of Mahol (1 Kgs 4:31)); also called a son of Zerah (1 Chr 2:6).
Ps 88 is inscribed to Heman the Ezrahite, who is probably to be identified with the second son of Zerah.
Edward Babgy Pollard
See also
Person Heman (1 Kgs 4,31) Person Heman (1 Chr 2,6) Person Heman (1 Chr 6,33)
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