Mahazioth מַחֲזִיאֹת

Male Tribe of Levi H4238 1 book

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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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 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;"

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Named Hebrew מַחֲזִיאֹת
Encyclopedia Article

Mahazioth

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

="Bible:1Chr.25.4">1Ch 25:4,30).

ma'-her-shal'-al-hash'-baz (maher shalal chash baz, "the spoil speedeth; the prey hasteth"): Asymbolic name given to Isaiah's son to signify the sharp destruction of Rezin and Pekah by the Assyrian power