Heman
the name means faithful Strong's Lexicon
Heman was known for his wisdom, though not as wise as Solomon.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Faithful. (1.) 1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chr. 2:6, a son of Zerah, noted for his wisdom.
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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Mahol
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at 1 Kings 4:31.
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Verses that name Heman
- 1 Kings 4:31 He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.
- Psalms 88:1 A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.