Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hananiah, a son of Heman, appointed as a musician during King David's reign.
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Hananiah was one of the sons of Heman, a musician in King David's court (1Ch.25.4). He and his brothers were appointed by David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals (1Ch.25.1). Hananiah, along with his brothers, was assigned duties in the service of the house of God, according to the order prescribed by King David (1Ch.25.23). The sons of Heman were known for their musical skills and were part of the Levitical musicians who ministered in the temple.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2608
From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
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