Giddalti גִּדַּלְתִּי
Son of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.
Who is Giddalti in the Bible?
Giddalti was one of the sons of Heman, a chief Levite musician appointed by King David to lead worship in the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 25:4). He was skilled in music and prophecy, serving as a temple musician who used lyres, harps, and cymbals to prophesy and offer praise to the Lord (1 Chronicles 25:3). Giddalti headed the twenty-second group of musicians in the organized rotation of temple service (1 Chronicles 25:29). His appointment demonstrates the important role that music and musicians held in Israelite worship and the careful structure David established for maintaining continuous praise and service in God's house.
Biography
Giddalti is mentioned in 1Ch.25.4 and 29 as one of the sons of Heman, a Levite appointed by King David as a temple musician. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was a chief musician responsible for leading worship in the tabernacle (1Ch.25.1, 6). Giddalti and his brothers were skilled in music and prophecy, using lyres, harps, and cymbals to prophesy and give thanks and praise to the Lord (1Ch.25.3). The musicians were divided into twenty-four groups, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period. Giddalti was the head of the twenty-second group (1Ch.25.29). The appointment of Giddalti and his fellow musicians highlights the importance of music and worship in the Israelite religion and the structured organization of temple services during David's reign.
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- Bukkiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in David's time, son of HemanView full profile →
- Mattaniah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Shebuel Tribe of LeviSon of GershomLevite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuriesView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Hanani Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
- Eliathah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Romamti-ezer Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a Levitical singerView full profile →
- Joshbekashah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Mallothi Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Hothir Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Mahazioth Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's time.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 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 25:29
"the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גִּדַּלְתִּי |