1 Chronicles 6:33
New International Version
Here are the men who served, together with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman, the musician, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

New Living Translation
These are the men who served, along with their sons: Heman the musician was from the clan of Kohath. His genealogy was traced back through Joel, Samuel,

English Standard Version
These are the men who served and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer the son of Joel, son of Samuel,

Berean Standard Bible
These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

King James Bible
And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,

New King James Version
And these are the ones who ministered with their sons: Of the sons of the Kohathites were Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

New American Standard Bible
These are the ones who served with their sons: From the sons of the Kohathites were Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

NASB 1995
These are those who served with their sons: From the sons of the Kohathites were Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

NASB 1977
And these are those who served with their sons. From the sons of the Kohathites were Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

Legacy Standard Bible
These are those who stood for service with their sons: From the sons of the Kohathites were Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

Amplified Bible
These men and their sons served from the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel [the great prophet and judge],

Christian Standard Bible
These are the men who served with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the men who served with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

American Standard Version
And these are they that waited, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

English Revised Version
And these are they that waited, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These are the men who served (their descendants also served): The musician Heman was from Kohath's family line. Heman was the son of Joel, who was the son of Samuel,

Good News Translation
The family lines of those who held this office are as follows: The clan of Kohath: Heman, the leader of the first choir, was the son of Joel. His family line went back to Jacob as follows: Heman, Joel, Samuel,

International Standard Version
These are the men who served, including their descendants: From the descendants of Kohath, there was Heman the singer, who had been fathered by Joel, who had been fathered by Samuel,

Majority Standard Bible
These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

NET Bible
These are the ones who served along with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman the musician, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

New Heart English Bible
These are those who waited, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

Webster's Bible Translation
And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,

World English Bible
These are those who served, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And these [are] those standing, and their sons, of the sons of the Kohathite: Heman the singer, son of Joel, son of Shemuel,

Young's Literal Translation
And these are those standing, and their sons: of the sons of the Kohathite: Heman the singer, son of Joel, son of Shemuel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And these standing and their sons. From the sons of the Kohathites: Heman singing, son of Joel, son of Samuel,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And these are they that stood with their sons, of the sons of Caath, Hemam a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Sammuel,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, these are the ones who were assisting, with their sons, from the sons of Kohath: the singer Heman, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

New American Bible
Those who so performed are the following, together with their sons. Among the Kohathites: Heman, the chanter, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

New Revised Standard Version
These are the men who served; and their sons were: Of the Kohathites: Heman, the singer, son of Joel, son of Samuel,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And these are the ministers and their sons: of the sons of the Kohathites, of the family of the Levites, Haman, and Joel the son of Samuel,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these and their sons of the sons of Qahath from the tribe of the Levites ministered: Haman and Yoel, son of Shemueil
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And these are they that took their station, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And these were the men that stood, and their sons, of the sons of Caath: Aeman the psalm singer, son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Temple Musicians
32They 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. 33These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, 34the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 15:16-22
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. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-7
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / 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. ...

2 Chronicles 5:12-13
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

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
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. ...

Nehemiah 12:24-26
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.

Nehemiah 12:45-47
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. / So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

Psalm 68:25
The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.

Psalm 150:3-5
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.

Exodus 15:20-21
Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. / And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”

2 Samuel 6:5
David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.

2 Samuel 6:14-15
And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, / while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.

1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

Ezra 3:10-11
When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.

Matthew 26:30
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Mark 14:26
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.


Treasury of Scripture

And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,

Heman.

1 Chronicles 15:17,19
So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah; …

1 Chronicles 16:41,42
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 endureth for ever; …

1 Chronicles 25:1-5
Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: …

Joel.

1 Chronicles 6:28
And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah.

Vashni.

1 Chronicles 6:28
And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah.

1 Samuel 1:20,28
Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD…

Samuel.

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














These are the men who served
This phrase introduces a lineage of individuals dedicated to service in the temple. The Hebrew root for "served" is "שָׁרַת" (sharat), which implies ministering or attending to duties with devotion. Historically, this service was not merely a task but a sacred duty, reflecting a life committed to worship and the maintenance of the spiritual life of Israel. The Levites, to whom these men belonged, were set apart by God for this purpose, emphasizing the importance of service in the life of faith.

together with their sons
The inclusion of "their sons" highlights the generational aspect of temple service. This reflects the biblical principle of passing down faith and duty from one generation to the next, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on family and lineage, ensuring that the knowledge and responsibilities of serving God were preserved and continued through familial lines.

From the Kohathites
The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, descended from Kohath, the son of Levi. Their specific duties included the care of the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, as outlined in Numbers 4. This highlights the trust and responsibility placed upon them, as they were charged with the transport and care of the Ark of the Covenant and other holy items. The Kohathites' role underscores the theme of holiness and reverence in worship.

Heman the singer
Heman is identified as "the singer," indicating his role in the musical aspect of worship. Music was an integral part of temple worship, as seen in various Psalms attributed to the sons of Korah, of whom Heman was a descendant. The Hebrew word for singer, "מְשׁוֹרֵר" (meshorer), suggests one who leads in song, pointing to the importance of music in expressing and enhancing worship. Heman's role as a singer reflects the beauty and artistry that God values in worship.

the son of Joel
Joel, Heman's father, is mentioned to establish the genealogical line. In Hebrew culture, lineage was crucial for establishing identity and authority. Joel's name, meaning "Yahweh is God," reflects the theocentric worldview of the Israelites, where names often carried theological significance. This connection to Joel emphasizes the continuity of faith and service within the family line.

the son of Samuel
Samuel, a significant figure in Israel's history, was a prophet, judge, and leader who played a pivotal role in transitioning Israel from the period of the judges to the monarchy. His inclusion in this genealogy highlights the spiritual heritage and authority passed down to Heman. Samuel's life was marked by dedication to God from a young age, serving as an example of faithfulness and obedience. This connection underscores the importance of spiritual legacy and the impact of godly leadership.

(33) And these are they that waited (stood) with their children.--The main sentence which began at 1Chronicles 6:31, and was suspended by the parenthetic 1Chronicles 6:32, is now resumed. The persons meant are the three chiefs of the Levitical guilds of musicians, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan; their "children" are the members of those guilds. (Comp. the phrase, "sons of the prophets," i.e., members of prophetic guilds, 2Kings 9:1; Amos 7:14.) 1Chronicles 25:1-7 supplies the names of the principal "sons" of the three masters. Their Levitical descent is shown in the genealogies here traced up from themselves to Levi. First we have the pedigree of Heman (1Chronicles 6:33-38) the Kohathite. . . . Verse 33. - We have now the name and pedigree of each of the three chief singers or musicians (their duty was both vocal and instrumental) of David's appointment, beginning, according to the analogy of ver. 2, supra, with Heman, the descendant of Kohath, instead of Asaph from Gershom. So the place of Heman was still the place of honor, in the centre, with Asaph on the right and Ethan on the left (vers. 39, 44). Heman is the twenty-first according to this list (vers. 33-38) after Levi, but the genealogy is indistinct (see above, vers. 22-28) between Shemuel and Assir, and according to Hervey ('Genealogies of our Lord,' p. 214), Heman comes fourteenth after Levi. This Heman is to be distinguished from Heman the "son of Zerah" (1 Chronicles 2:6), and with but little doubt, therefore, from Heman the Ezrahite (Zerahite) of Psalm 88. On the other hand, a theory has been suggested by Lord Arthur C. Hervey which might reconcile the two. He supposes that if Heman the Kohathite (or his father) had married an heiress of the house of Zerah, he might have become reckoned in the line of Zerah as well as in that of Kohath.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These
וְאֵ֥לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

are the men who served
הָעֹמְדִ֖ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

with their sons.
וּבְנֵיהֶ֑ם (ū·ḇə·nê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

From the Kohathites:
מִבְּנֵי֙ (mib·bə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

Heman
הֵימָן֙ (hê·mān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1968: Heman -- an Israelite name

the singer,
הַמְשׁוֹרֵ֔ר (ham·šō·w·rêr)
Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7891: To sing

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Joel,
יוֹאֵ֖ל (yō·w·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3100: Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Samuel,
שְׁמוּאֵֽל׃ (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel


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