Mahaziothמַחֲזִיאֹת
Son of Heman, a musician in David's time.
Who is Mahazioth in the Bible?
Mahazioth was a son of Heman, a prominent musician and seer in King David's court, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 25:30. He was one of fourteen sons appointed by David to serve as a musician in the Temple during religious services. Along with his brothers, Mahazioth was skilled in music and belonged to a system of twenty-four rotating groups, each responsible for providing musical accompaniment during worship. His role reflects the importance David placed on sacred music in temple worship and demonstrates how musical service was considered a vital part of Israel's religious life during the united monarchy.
Biography
Mahazioth was one of the fourteen sons of Heman, a prominent musician and seer in King David's court. He was appointed by David to serve in the Temple as a musician, along with his brothers. Mahazioth and his brothers were skilled in music and were responsible for providing musical accompaniment during religious services. They were divided into twenty-four groups, each responsible for their duties in rotation (1Ch.25.4, 30).
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 →
- HothirTribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.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 25:30
"the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַחֲזִיאֹת |