Heman

Heman was known for his wisdom, though not as wise as Solomon.

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

MaleTribe of JudahUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A musician living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 4:31; only referred to as Heman (הֵימָן); son of Mahol; a brother of Ethan, Calcol and Darda.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Mahol
Siblings: Calcol Darda Ethan

Alternative names

הֵימָןHeman

Mentions

1 Kings 4:31
He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.
Psalm 88:1
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.