All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

To lift up the horn: Some interpret this phrase literally, suggesting that Heman and his sons played the horn during musical services. Howev…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

All these were the sons of Heman. —Literally, Were sons to Heman.

The king’s seer in the words of God.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

All these were the sons of Heman, the king's seer
The prophet of the king, as the Targum, who was frequently with hi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David put those in order who were appointed to be singers and musicians in the temple. To prophesy, in this place, means praising God with great ea…

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