Eliathahאֳלִיאָ֫תָה
Son of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's time
Who is Eliathah in the Bible?
Eliathah was a son of Heman, the prominent musician appointed by King David to lead music in the house of the Lord (1 Chronicles 25:4). Like his father and brothers, Eliathah was skilled in music and served as a musician in the temple during David's reign, assigned to the twentieth turn in the musical rotation (1 Chronicles 25:27). His inclusion in the official record of temple musicians demonstrates the high importance placed on music and worship in ancient Israel, as well as the significant role that Heman's family played in leading the nation's religious ceremonies and celebrations.
Biography
Eliathah is mentioned in 1Ch.25.4, 27 as one of the sons of Heman, a prominent musician during the reign of King David. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was appointed by David to lead the music in the house of the Lord (1Ch.25.1). Eliathah, along with his brothers, was skilled in music and was appointed to serve as a musician under the direction of his father, Heman (1Ch.25.4). The text also mentions that Eliathah and his brothers were assigned the twentieth turn in the musical rotation (1Ch.25.27). Eliathah's inclusion in this list highlights the importance of music in Israelite worship during David's reign.
Family
Siblings
- BukkiahTribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in David's time, son of HemanView full profile →
- MattaniahTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- UzzielTribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- ShebuelTribe of LeviSon of GershomLevite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuriesView full profile →
- JerimothMaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- HananiahTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- HananiTribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
- GiddaltiTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Romamti-ezerTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a Levitical singerView full profile →
- JoshbekashahTribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- MallothiTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- HothirTribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- MahaziothTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's time.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 25:4
"From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth."
- 1 Chronicles 25:27
"the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֳלִיאָ֫תָה |