Heman. [He'man]
1. Son of Zerah, or Mahol: he was renowned for his wisdom, which, however, was surpassed by that of Solomon. 1 Kings 1:4; 1 Chronicles 1:2.
2. Son of Joel, a Kohathite: he was both a seer and chief of the musicians in the sanctuary under David. His fourteen sons were also musicians. 1 Chronicles 6:33; 1 Chronicles 1:15, 1 Chronicles 1:15; 1 Chronicles 1:16, 1 Chronicles 1:16; 1 Chronicles 1:25; 2 Chronicles 1:5; 2 Chronicles 1:29; 2 Chronicles 1:35. Psalms 1:88 is ascribed to Heman the Ezrahite, who some think to be the same person, but (as in the margin of the A.V.) it more probably refers to No. 1.