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Of Heman; the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.

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A Prophetic List of Names

Scholars note a remarkable feature hidden within this list of Heman's sons. Several of the names, when read together in Hebrew, form a poetic sentence of praise. One possible translation is, "I have exalted and extolled the help; I have spoken abundance of visions." This suggests the names themselves were a form of worship and a testament to God's work, reflecting the family's deep devotion.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 25:4

19th Century

Bishop

Of Heman. —Rather, To Reman: the sons of Heman were, etc. Fourteen names of Hemanite leaders are given. Curiously enough,…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 25:4

17th Century

Pastor

Of Heman: the sons of Heman The third chief singer: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel; the same with A…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 25:1–31

17th Century

Minister

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…