Romamti-ezer רֹמַ֫מְתִּי עֶ֫זֶר
Son of Heman, a Levitical singer
Who is Romamti-ezer in the Bible?
Romamti-ezer was a son of Heman and a Levitical singer appointed to lead worship in the temple during King David's reign (1 Chronicles 25:4, 31). He was one of the skilled musicians trained in singing to the Lord, part of a larger group of Heman's sons who were organized by David to facilitate temple worship (1 Chronicles 25:7). Romamti-ezer specifically served as the head of the twenty-fourth division of singers, rotating with other Levitical musicians to lead praise in the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 25:31). His role and that of his brothers underscore the significance of music and praise in ancient Israelite worship and the crucial position of the Levites in maintaining Israel's devotion to God.
Biography
Romamti-ezer is mentioned in 1Ch.25.4 and 31 as one of the sons of Heman, a Levite appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was a chief musician and prophet in the service of the tabernacle (1Ch.25.1, 5). Romamti-ezer and his brothers were skilled musicians who were trained in singing to the Lord (1Ch.25.7). They were divided into twenty-four groups, each responsible for leading worship in the temple for a specific period (1Ch.25.8-31). Romamti-ezer was the head of the twenty-fourth division (1Ch.25.31). The inclusion of Romamti-ezer and his brothers in the organization of temple worship highlights the importance of music and praise in Israelite worship and the role of the Levites in facilitating this aspect of devotion to God.
Family
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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 →
- 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 25:31
"and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רֹמַ֫מְתִּי עֶ֫זֶר |
Romamti-ezer
:1Chr.25.31">31).
See JOSHBEKASHAH.