Zimmah זִמָּה

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Levite, son of Asaph, during Hezekiah's reign

Who is Zimmah in the Bible?

Zimmah was a Levite and son of Asaph who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (2 Chronicles 29:12). As a descendant of Asaph, one of David's principal musicians, Zimmah came from a family dedicated to leading worship in the temple. He participated in the significant religious reforms that Hezekiah initiated, specifically the purification and rededication of the temple after it had fallen into neglect during the previous king's reign. Zimmah's involvement in this temple cleansing demonstrates the essential role that Levites played in restoring proper worship practices and maintaining the spiritual life of Judah during a crucial period of religious renewal.

Biography

Zimmah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the principal musicians appointed by David to lead worship in the temple. In 2 Chronicles 29, Zimmah is mentioned as one of the Levites who participated in the purification and rededication of the temple, which had been neglected during the reign of the previous king, Ahaz. Hezekiah initiated a series of religious reforms, including the cleansing of the temple and the restoration of proper worship practices. Zimmah, along with other Levites from the families of Kohath and Merari, played a role in this important process of spiritual renewal. The participation of the Levites in the temple purification demonstrates their continued significance in maintaining the religious life of Judah, even during times of religious decline.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
2 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 2 Chronicles 29:12

    "Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew זִמָּה