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1 Chronicles 25:4 From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
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Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti and Romamti-Ezer; Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />From the sons of Heman, there were Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, <i>and</i> Mahazioth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, <i>and</i> Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, <i>and</i> Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Heman: Heman’s sons: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Heman: Heman’s sons: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Heman; the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Heman had 14 sons: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From the sons of Heman were Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The fourteen sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />from Heman, these descendants: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of Heman; the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Heman, sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of Heman: sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Heman: the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Heman also: the sons of Heman, Bocciau, Mathaniau, Oziel, Subuel, and Jerimoth, Hananias, Hanani, Eliatha, Geddelthi, and Romemthiezer, and Jesbacassa, Mellothi, Othir, Mahazioth: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, and Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of Heman, these sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, and Jerimoth; Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of Heman: the sons of Heman, Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the sons of Haman: Beqaya, Methanya, Zayel, Shebul, Yarmuth, Khananya.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of Heman: the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To Aeman <i>were reckoned</i> the sons of Aeman, Bukias, and Matthanias, and Oziel, and Subael, and Jerimoth, and Ananias, and Anan, and Heliatha, and Godollathi, and Rometthiezer, and Jesbasaca, and Mallithi, and Otheri, and Meazoth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=6924" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1968.htm" title="1968: lə·hê·mān (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. Probably from 'aman; faithful; Heman, the name of at least two Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">From the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1968.htm" title="1968: hê·mān (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. Probably from 'aman; faithful; Heman, the name of at least two Israelites.">of Heman:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1232.htm" title="1232: buq·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Proved of Yah, a Levite. From baqaq and Yahh; wasting of Jah; Bukkijah, an Israelite.">Bukkiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4983.htm" title="4983: mat·tan·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattanyahuw; from mattan and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites.">Mattaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5816.htm" title="5816: ‘uz·zî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- My strength is God, the name of several Isr. From oz and 'el; strength of God; Uzziel, the name of six Israelites.">Uzziel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7619.htm" title="7619: šə·ḇū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shuwbanel; from shabah Or shuwb and 'el; captive of God; Shebuel or Shubael, the name of two Israelites.">Shebuel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3406.htm" title="3406: wî·rî·mō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Yreymowth; or Yremowth; feminine plural from ruwm; elevations; Jerimoth or Jeremoth, the name of twelve Israelites.">Jerimoth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2608.htm" title="2608: ḥă·nan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chananyahuw; from chanan and Yahh; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">Hananiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2607.htm" title="2607: ḥă·nā·nî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From chanan; gracious; Chanani, the name of six Israelites.">Hanani,</a> <a href="/hebrew/448.htm" title="448: ’ĕ·lî·’ā·ṯāh (N-proper-ms) -- God has come, an Isr. Or;Eliyathah; from 'el and 'uwth; God of consent; Eliathah, an Israelite.">Eliathah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1437.htm" title="1437: ḡid·dal·tî (N-proper-ms) -- I magnify (God), an Isr. From gadal; I have made great; Giddalti, an Israelite.">Giddalti,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7320.htm" title="7320: wə·rō·mam·tî I have made lofty help, a son of Heman. (or Romam from ruwm and ezer; I have raised up a help; Romamti-Ezer, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7320.htm" title="7320: ‘e·zer (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- I have made lofty help, a son of Heman. (or Romam from ruwm and ezer; I have raised up a help; Romamti-Ezer, an Israelite.">Romamti-ezer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3436.htm" title="3436: yā·šə·bə·qā·šāh (N-proper-ms) -- A hard seat, a son of Heman. From yashab and qasheh; a hard seat; Joshbekashah, an Israelite.">Joshbekashah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4413.htm" title="4413: mal·lō·w·ṯî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Heman. Apparently from malal; I have talked.">Mallothi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1956.htm" title="1956: hō·w·ṯîr (N-proper-ms) -- Hothir -- to shout at. From yathar; he has caused to remain; Hothir, an Israelite.">Hothir,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4238.htm" title="4238: ma·ḥă·zî·’ō·wṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Visions, an Isr. Feminine plural from chazah; visions; Machazioth, an Israelite.">and Mahazioth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a></span><br />David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a></span><br />4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-22</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21-22</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24-26</a></span><br />The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Nehemiah 12:45-46</a></span><br />They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Psalm 81:2</a></span><br />Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-3</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2-3</a></span><br />Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Heman: the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:</p><p class="hdg">Jeduthun</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">1 Chronicles 9:16</a></b></br> And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">1 Chronicles 16:41,42</a></b></br> And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/29-14.htm">2 Chronicles 29:14</a></b></br> And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel.</p><p class="hdg">Gedaliah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-9.htm">1 Chronicles 25:9</a></b></br> Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons <i>were</i> twelve:</p><p class="hdg">zeri</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21</a></b></br> The fourteenth to Mattithiah, <i>he</i>, his sons, and his brethren, <i>were</i> twelve:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18,21</a></b></br> And with them their brethren of the second <i>degree</i>, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters… </p><p class="hdg">six `With Shimei, mentioned ver.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-17.htm">1 Chronicles 25:17</a></b></br> The tenth to Shimei, <i>he</i>, his sons, and his brethren, <i>were</i> twelve:</p><p class="hdg">to give thanks</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1</a></b></br> A Psalm <i>or</i> Song for the sabbath day. <i>It is a</i> good <i>thing</i> to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/33-11.htm">Jeremiah 33:11</a></b></br> The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD <i>is</i> good; for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever: <i>and</i> of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/25-13.htm">Bukkiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-13.htm">Bukki'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-13.htm">Bukkijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">Eliathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">Eli'athah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-29.htm">Giddalti</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-29.htm">Giddal'ti</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-7.htm">Hanani</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">Hana'ni</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-24.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-24.htm">Hanani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">Heman</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-28.htm">Hothir</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-30.htm">Jerimoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-30.htm">Jer'imoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-24.htm">Joshbekashah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-24.htm">Joshbekash'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-30.htm">Mahazioth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-26.htm">Mallothi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-26.htm">Mallo'thi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm">Romamtiezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm">Romamti-Ezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm">Romam'ti-E'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Shebuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-24.htm">Uzziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-24.htm">Uz'ziel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/25-13.htm">Bukkiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-13.htm">Bukki'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-13.htm">Bukkijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">Eliathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">Eli'athah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-29.htm">Giddalti</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-29.htm">Giddal'ti</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-25.htm">Hanani</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-25.htm">Hana'ni</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-23.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-23.htm">Hanani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm">Heman</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-28.htm">Hothir</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-22.htm">Jerimoth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">Jer'imoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-24.htm">Joshbekashah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-24.htm">Joshbekash'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-30.htm">Mahazioth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-26.htm">Mallothi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-26.htm">Mallo'thi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm">Romamtiezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm">Romamti-Ezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm">Romam'ti-E'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Shebuel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-14.htm">Uzziel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-14.htm">Uz'ziel</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">The number and offices of the singers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Their division by lot into twenty-four orders</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He was a descendant of the Levites, specifically from the family of Kohath, which was responsible for the care of the sanctuary. Heman's role as a musician highlights the importance of worship and music in the temple, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel. His lineage and service underscore the hereditary nature of Levitical duties.<p><b>Bukkiah:</b><br>The name Bukkiah means "the Lord has emptied." Names in biblical times often carried significant meanings or reflected circumstances surrounding a person's birth or life. Bukkiah's inclusion among Heman's sons suggests his role in the musical service, contributing to the worship and praise in the temple.<p><b>Mattaniah:</b><br>Mattaniah means "gift of Yahweh." This name is shared by several other biblical figures, indicating its popularity and the common desire to acknowledge God's blessings. Mattaniah's role in the temple service would have been seen as a divine appointment, emphasizing the sacred nature of his duties.<p><b>Uzziel:</b><br>Uzziel means "God is my strength." This name reflects a reliance on divine power, a theme prevalent throughout the scriptures. Uzziel's participation in the temple music ministry would have been a testament to the strength and support provided by God to His servants.<p><b>Shebuel:</b><br>Shebuel means "captive of God" or "returned of God." This name may indicate a dedication or consecration to God's service. Shebuel's role in the temple would have been integral to the worship experience, facilitating the congregation's connection to God through music.<p><b>Jerimoth:</b><br>Jerimoth means "heights" or "exalted." This name suggests a position of honor or elevation, fitting for someone involved in the sacred music of the temple. Jerimoth's service would have contributed to the uplifting and exaltation of God in worship.<p><b>Hananiah:</b><br>Hananiah means "Yahweh is gracious." This name is associated with God's mercy and favor, themes that are central to the worship and praise offered in the temple. Hananiah's involvement in the music ministry would have been a reflection of God's grace bestowed upon His people.<p><b>Hanani:</b><br>Hanani means "gracious" or "merciful." Similar to Hananiah, this name underscores the attributes of God that are celebrated in worship. Hanani's role in the temple music would have been to help convey these divine qualities through song.<p><b>Eliathah:</b><br>Eliathah means "God has come." This name suggests the presence and intervention of God, a key aspect of the worship experience. Eliathah's participation in the temple music would have been a reminder of God's nearness and involvement in the lives of His people.<p><b>Giddalti:</b><br>Giddalti means "I have made great." This name may reflect a sense of accomplishment or divine favor. Giddalti's role in the temple service would have been to magnify the greatness of God through music and song.<p><b>Romamti-ezer:</b><br>Romamti-ezer means "I have exalted help." This name highlights the theme of divine assistance and support. Romamti-ezer's involvement in the temple music ministry would have been to emphasize God's role as a helper and sustainer of His people.<p><b>Joshbekashah:</b><br>Joshbekashah means "the Lord has judged." This name reflects the theme of divine justice, a key aspect of God's character. Joshbekashah's service in the temple would have been to remind the congregation of God's righteous judgments through music.<p><b>Mallothi:</b><br>Mallothi means "I have spoken." This name suggests a proclamation or declaration, fitting for someone involved in the vocal aspects of worship. Mallothi's role in the temple music would have been to declare the truths and praises of God.<p><b>Hothir:</b><br>Hothir means "abundance" or "wealth." This name may indicate a sense of blessing or prosperity. Hothir's participation in the temple music ministry would have been to celebrate the abundance of God's blessings through song.<p><b>Mahazioth:</b><br>Mahazioth means "visions" or "revelations." This name suggests a connection to divine insight or prophecy. Mahazioth's role in the temple service would have been to convey the revelations and visions of God through the medium of music, enhancing the worship experience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/heman.htm">Heman</a></b><br>A prominent musician and prophet in King David's court, known for his wisdom and musical talent. He was a descendant of the tribe of Levi and played a significant role in the worship practices of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bukkiah,_mattaniah,_uzziel,_shubael,_jerimoth,_hananiah,_hanani,_eliathah,_giddalti,_romamti-ezer,_joshbekashah,_mallothi,_hothir,_mahazioth.htm">Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth</a></b><br>These are the sons of Heman, who were appointed to serve in the musical ministry of the temple. Each son had a role in the worship and praise of God, contributing to the spiritual life of the nation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>The context of this passage is the organization of temple worship under King David. The Levites, including Heman and his sons, were set apart for the ministry of music, which was integral to the worship services.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship_in_community_life.htm">The Importance of Worship in Community Life</a></b><br>Worship is central to the life of God's people, and the organization of worship leaders, like Heman and his sons, highlights the importance of structured and dedicated worship in community life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>The listing of Heman's sons underscores the value of passing down faith and service to the next generation, encouraging families to cultivate a legacy of worship and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_gifts_in_worship.htm">Diversity of Gifts in Worship</a></b><br>The various roles of Heman's sons in temple worship illustrate the diversity of gifts within the body of Christ, reminding us that each person's contribution is vital to the whole.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_spiritual_life.htm">The Role of Music in Spiritual Life</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for worship and spiritual expression, as demonstrated by Heman and his sons. This encourages believers to incorporate music into their personal and corporate worship experiences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chr_9_25_and_1_kgs_4_26_differ.htm">Why do the numbers listed in 2 Chronicles 9:25 about Solomon's horses and chariots differ from related passages like 1 Kings 4:26?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_40,000_stalls_in_1_kings,_4,000_in_2_chron.htm">Why does 1 Kings 4:26 mention 40,000 stalls for Solomon's horses, while 2 Chronicles 9:25 records only 4,000?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls__40k_or_4k.htm">How many stalls for horses did Solomon have? Forty thousand (I Kings 4:26) Four thousand (2 chronicles 9:25)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Of Heman.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">To Reman: the sons of Heman were,</span> &c. Fourteen names of Hemanite leaders are given. Curiously enough, the last six, excluding the peculiar "Joshbekashah," form, as they stand, a complete poetical couplet, which may be rendered:<p>"God has come; I have exalted and extolled the help;<p>I have spoken abundance of visions."<p>Such words are very suitable in the mouth of a seer, as Heman is called in the next verse, but the arrangement of the names in this order is perhaps only a mnemonic device<p><span class= "bld">Uzziel.</span>--Power of God (<a href="/exodus/6-18.htm" title="And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.">Exodus 6:18</a>); called "Azareel" in <a href="/1_chronicles/25-18.htm" title="The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:">1Chronicles 25:18</a> ( <span class= "ital">God hath helped,</span> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm" title="Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,">1Chronicles 12:6</a>). The words differ in Hebrew by one letter only. The Syriac has "Uzziel" (Azael) in both places. But the difference appears in the LXX. and Vulg.<p><span class= "bld">Shebuel.</span>--In <a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm" title="The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:">1Chronicles 25:20</a>, "Shubael," which the LXX. reads in both places. The Syriac and Vulg. keep the distinction. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm" title="And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.">1Chronicles 24:20</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - The two names <span class="cmt_word">Uzziel</span> and <span class="cmt_word">Shebuel</span>, in this verse, reappear respectively in vers. 18, 20, as <span class="accented">Azareel</span> and <span class="accented">Shubael.</span> It is remarkable that the ninth and tenth names of this list, with the twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth, when put together, run into two lines of verse, which may be translated, "These bestowed great and high help; I have abundantly uttered oracles." Ewald suggests that these may be the commencing lines of some ancient prophet's oracles (Ewald, 'Lehrbueh der H. Spr.,' § 274, S. 672, 7th edit., cited by Keil). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">From the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Heman:</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵימָ֡ן</span> <span class="translit">(hê·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1968.htm">Strong's 1968: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heman -- an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bukkiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֻּקִּיָּ֡הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(buq·qî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1232.htm">Strong's 1232: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bukkiah -- 'proved of Yah', a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mattaniah,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַתַּנְיָ֡הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mat·tan·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mattaniah -- 'gift of Yah', the last king of Judah, also a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Uzziel,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֻ֠זִּיאֵל</span> <span class="translit">(‘uz·zî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5816.htm">Strong's 5816: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shebuel,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבוּאֵ֨ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7619.htm">Strong's 7619: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shebuel -- 'captive (or returned) of God', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerimoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽירִימ֜וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wî·rî·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3406.htm">Strong's 3406: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeremoth -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hananiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲנַנְיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·nan·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2608.htm">Strong's 2608: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hanani,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲנָ֗נִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·nā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2607.htm">Strong's 2607: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hanani -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliathah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיאָ֤תָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·’ā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_448.htm">Strong's 448: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliathah -- 'God has come', an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Giddalti,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִדַּ֙לְתִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḡid·dal·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> </span><span class="str2">Giddalti -- 'I magnify (God)', an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Romamti-ezer,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶ֔זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7320.htm">Strong's 7320: </a> </span><span class="str2">I have made lofty help', a son of Heman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joshbekashah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשְׁבְּקָ֣שָׁה</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šə·bə·qā·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3436.htm">Strong's 3436: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshbekashah -- 'a hard seat', a son of Heman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mallothi,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלּ֔וֹתִי</span> <span class="translit">(mal·lō·w·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mallothi -- a son of Heman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hothir,</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹתִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ṯîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1956.htm">Strong's 1956: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hothir -- to shout at</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Mahazioth.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחֲזִיאֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·zî·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mahazioth -- 'visions', an Israelite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:4 Of Heman (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>