1 Chronicles 25:5

Translations

Modern

All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

Traditional

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.

Literal

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

Latin

…omnes isti filii Heman videntis regis in sermonibus Dei, ut exaltaret cornu: deditque Deus Heman filios quatuordecim, et filias tres.

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English

All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

Notes

1 Chronicles 25:1–7

The musicians from King David's time are listed by their families: Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun.

Theme notes and profiles

David Celebration

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Genesis 33:5
When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”

People

Heman: A Levite and chief musician in David's time

Glossary

Bukkiah Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eliathah Gedaliah Genealogy Hanani Hananiah Hashabiah Heman Hothir Jeshaiah Joseph Joshbekashah Mahazioth Mallothi Mattaniah Mattithiah Music Nethaniah Romamti-ezer Shebuel Shimei

Topics

Asaph: Descendants of, in the Temple Choir Asaph: Son of Berachiah--One of the Three Leaders of Music in David's Organization of the Tabernacle Service Harp used in Worship Heman: |The Singer| a Chief Levite, and Musician: His Sons and Daughters Temple Musicians Heman: |The Singer| a Chief Levite, and Musician: The King's Seer Horns were Used: As Musical Instruments Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psaltery used in Religious Services Trumpet in Worship Woman: Allowed to Join in the Temple-Music from the Time of David Women in Chorus

1 Chronicles 25:5

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