Hothir
Hothir was one of the fourteen sons of Heman, appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple.
The name Hothir means “excelling; remaining”
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A musician from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 25:4; only referred to as Hothir (הוֹתִיר); son of Heman; a brother of Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Mahazioth.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- הוֹתִירHothir
Mentions
- From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
- …the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;