Who was Heman in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Heman?

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).

Where does Heman appear in the Bible?

Heman is referenced in 11 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Chronicles 6:33
• 1 Chronicles 15:17
• 1 Chronicles 15:19
• 1 Chronicles 16:41
• 1 Chronicles 16:42
• 1 Chronicles 25:1
• 1 Chronicles 25:4
• 1 Chronicles 25:5
• 1 Chronicles 25:6
• 2 Chronicles 5:12
• 2 Chronicles 35:15

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Heman.