Hothirהוֹתִיר
A son of Heman, a musician in David's court.
Who is Hothir in the Bible?
Hothir was one of the fourteen sons of Heman, a prominent musician and prophet in King David's court, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 25:28. Like his brothers, Hothir was appointed by King David to serve as a musician and worship leader in the temple, operating under the supervision of their father Heman. The sons of Heman were divided into twenty-four groups for rotating temple service, and Hothir and his relatives were assigned the twenty-first turn of duty. His inclusion among the temple musicians reflects the important role that skilled musicians and singers played in Israel's worship, with these positions considered sacred ministry set apart for the purposes of praising God in the temple.
Biography
Hothir is mentioned in 1Ch.25.4 and 1Ch.25.28 as one of the sons of Heman, a prominent musician and prophet in King David's court. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was appointed by David to lead the music and worship in the temple (1Ch.25.1).
Hothir was one of Heman's fourteen sons, all of whom were set apart for the ministry of music in the temple. They were described as "under the supervision of their father Heman, the king's seer, in the music of the temple of the Lord" (1Ch.25.6).
In 1Ch.25.28, Hothir is mentioned again in the context of the division of the musicians into twenty-four groups, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period. Hothir and his sons and relatives were assigned the twenty-first turn of service.
The inclusion of Hothir and his family in the temple music ministry highlights the importance of worship and the role of music in ancient Israelite culture. It also demonstrates the organization and structure of the temple service during the reign of King David.
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 →
- EliathahTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's timeView 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 →
- 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 25:28
"the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הוֹתִיר |