Mahazioth מַחֲזִיאֹת
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).
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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 →
- Giddalti Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.View 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 →
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 25:30
"the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַחֲזִיאֹת |