Heman

Heman was a grandson of Judah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.

The name Heman means “their trouble; tumult; much; in great number”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:6; only referred to as Heman (הֵימָן); son of Zerah; a brother of Zabdi, Ethan, Calcol and Dara.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Zerah
Siblings: Calcol Dara Ethan Zabdi

Alternative names

הֵימָןHeman

Mentions

1 Chronicles 2:6
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all.