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1 Chronicles 25:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
All these were the sons of Heman the king’s seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All these were the sons of Heman, who was the king's prophet and received God's messages to bring honor and strength to the kingdom. God blessed Heman with fourteen sons and three daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how God blessed Heman, the king's prophet, with a large family of seventeen children as he faithfully served in bringing God's messages to strengthen the kingdom.

📚 Historical Context

This passage occurs during King David's organization of temple worship, where he appointed musicians and singers for regular service. Heman was one of the chief musicians and a 'seer' (prophet) who received divine revelations. Having many children was considered a great blessing from God in ancient Israel, especially for those in religious service.

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