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,

Berean Literal Bible
And these are those standing and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathite: Heman the singer, son of Joel, 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],

Berean Annotated Bible
These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman (faithful) the singer, the son of Joel (YHWH is God), the son of Samuel (his name is El),

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,

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,
Majority Text Translations
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,

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,

Berean Literal Bible
And these are those standing and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathite: Heman the singer, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

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 ...
Audio Bible



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
These are the men who served, together with their sons.

1 Chronicles 23:24-32
These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” …

Numbers 8:24-26
“This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. / After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.”

Numbers 4:2-3
“Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.
From the Kohathites:

Numbers 4:2-4
“Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / This service of the Kohathites at the Tent of Meeting regards the most holy things.

Numbers 3:27-32
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. / The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, …

Numbers 7:9
But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible.
Heman the singer,

1 Chronicles 15:17-19
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. / The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.

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. …

1 Chronicles 16:41-42
With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.
the son of Joel,

1 Samuel 8:1-3
When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. / The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. / But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

1 Samuel 8:4-7
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” / But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. …
the son of Samuel,

1 Samuel 1:20
So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”

1 Samuel 2:18-21
Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod. / Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. / And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the LORD give you children by this woman in place of the one she dedicated to the LORD.” Then they would go home. …

1 Samuel 3:19-21
And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground. / So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. / And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.
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. …

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


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, together with their sons.
This phrase introduces a lineage of Levitical service, emphasizing the hereditary nature of the priestly and musical roles in the temple. The Levites were set apart for service to God, and their duties were often passed down through generations. This reflects the importance of family and tradition in maintaining the worship practices of Israel. The concept of serving "together with their sons" highlights the communal and familial aspect of worship, ensuring continuity and stability in the religious practices of the Israelites.

From the Kohathites:
The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, descended from Kohath, the second son of Levi. They were responsible for the most sacred aspects of the tabernacle service, including the care of the Ark of the Covenant and other holy furnishings. This role underscores the Kohathites' significant responsibility and privilege in the religious life of Israel. Their duties required a high level of sanctity and reverence, as they were directly involved with the most sacred objects of worship.

Heman the singer,
Heman is identified as a prominent musician and singer in the temple service. He is often associated with the Psalms and is credited with contributing to the musical worship of Israel. His role as a singer indicates the importance of music in worship, serving as a means to glorify God and lead the congregation in praise. Heman's position also suggests a high level of skill and dedication, as music was a central element of temple worship.

the son of Joel,
Joel, Heman's father, is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of Levitical service. This connection emphasizes the hereditary nature of the Levitical roles and the importance of maintaining a pure lineage for those who served in the temple. The mention of Joel situates Heman within a specific family line, highlighting the continuity of service and the passing down of responsibilities from one generation to the next.

the son of Samuel,
Samuel, the prophet and last judge of Israel, is a significant figure in biblical history. His inclusion in Heman's genealogy underscores the spiritual heritage and authority associated with Heman's family. Samuel's role as a prophet and leader of Israel adds a layer of prestige and spiritual depth to Heman's lineage. This connection also highlights the intertwining of prophetic and priestly roles in Israel's history, as Samuel was instrumental in guiding the nation and establishing the monarchy.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Heman the Singer
A prominent figure in the Levitical choir, Heman was a musician and singer in the temple. He is noted for his role in worship and his lineage from the Kohathites, a significant Levitical family.

2. The Kohathites
One of the Levitical clans, the Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. They played a crucial role in the worship and rituals of the Israelites.

3. Joel
Heman's father, Joel, is part of the genealogical line that traces back to Samuel, indicating a heritage of spiritual leadership and service.

4. Samuel
A prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel is a key figure in Israel's history, known for his dedication to God and his role in anointing the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage in Faith
Heman's lineage from Samuel highlights the impact of a godly heritage. We are encouraged to value and pass on our faith to future generations.

The Role of Music in Worship
Heman's position as a singer underscores the importance of music in worship. Music is a powerful tool for expressing devotion and teaching spiritual truths.

Service in God's House
The Kohathites' responsibilities remind us of the importance of serving in the church. Every role, whether seen or unseen, contributes to the worship and work of God’s kingdom.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The genealogical record emphasizes the faithfulness of God across generations. We are called to be faithful in our time, trusting God to work through our descendants.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 6:33?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 6:33 highlight the importance of worship in our lives?

3. What role did Heman play in the temple, according to 1 Chronicles 6:33?

4. How can we apply Heman's dedication to our own service in the church?

5. What connections exist between 1 Chronicles 6:33 and other worship leaders in Scripture?

6. How does Heman's example encourage us to use our talents for God's glory?

7. What is the significance of Heman in 1 Chronicles 6:33 within biblical history?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 6:33 contribute to understanding the Levitical priesthood?

9. Why is the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:33 important for biblical lineage?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 6?

11. Who is Heman the Ezrahite in the Bible?

12. How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17)

13. In 1 Chronicles 6:33-38, the chronicler cites specific Levite families serving in temple duties; if this record spans centuries, how feasible is it that the genealogy remained unbroken?

14. If 1 Chronicles 6:31-33 directly ties certain musicians to this priestly line, where is the external historical or archaeological evidence supporting such lineage?
What Does 1 Chronicles 6:33 Mean
These are the men who served

“These are the men who served” spotlights the Levites set apart for hands-on ministry in God’s house. Service here is not optional; it is obedience to Numbers 8:19, where the Levites are given “to do the work of the Tabernacle.” By recording their names, 1 Chronicles 6 links the earlier wilderness commands (Numbers 3:5-9; Numbers 18:6-7) to the settled worship of David’s day (1 Chronicles 6:48). Scripture’s literal record reminds us that God values visible, practical faithfulness.


together with their sons

Generational language underscores covenant continuity. God’s pattern—parents passing worship to children—echoes Deuteronomy 6:2 and Psalm 78:4-7. The Levite fathers did not serve alone; they modeled and mentored. Acts 2:39 reflects the same heartbeat: “the promise is to you and your children.” Ministry thrives when sons stand beside fathers, keeping the lineage of praise unbroken.


From the Kohathites

The Kohathites were one of Levi’s three major clans (Numbers 4:2-4). They carried the most sacred furnishings—the ark, the table, the lampstand—signifying intimacy with holy things. By naming Kohathites here, the chronicler anchors temple music to the clan already trusted with the ark (Joshua 21:4-5). Worship and holiness remain inseparable.


Heman the singer

Heman emerges as chief musician. Earlier, David “appointed Heman … to sound aloud with cymbals” (1 Chronicles 15:19), and later “Heman was the king’s seer” (1 Chronicles 25:5). He helps lead the worship that brings God’s glory cloud to the temple (2 Chronicles 5:12-14). Tradition ties Psalm 88 to Heman, showing that worship can be honest, even lamenting, yet still God-honoring. His title “the singer” affirms that music is ministry, not mere art.


the son of Joel

Joel, though lesser-known, stands as a link between the prophet Samuel and Heman. 1 Samuel 8:2 names Joel as Samuel’s firstborn who judged Beersheba. Though Joel’s sons faltered (1 Samuel 8:3), God’s grace redeems the line: from Joel’s household arises Heman, a faithful worship leader. Genealogies record both flaws and future hope.


the son of Samuel

Samuel was Israel’s final judge and a prophet who heard God’s voice (1 Samuel 3:19-21). By tracing Heman back to Samuel, the chronicler connects prophetic authority with temple praise. Jeremiah 15:1 testifies to Samuel’s intercessory stature; the same family now intercedes through song. The verse assures readers that authentic worship flows from a life rooted in God’s Word and history.


summary

1 Chronicles 6:33 reminds us that temple worship is no random talent show; it is a God-ordained, generational, and holy service carried out by specific people in a specific lineage. The Kohathite Heman, grandson of Samuel, carries forward prophetic passion into musical praise, demonstrating that when families honor their calling, God receives ordered, heartfelt worship that echoes through the ages.

(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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