1 Chronicles 16:42

“and with them Heman and Jeduthun, trumpets and cymbals for those making themselves heard, and instruments of song of Elohim; and the sons of Jeduthun were for the gate.”

1 Chronicles 16:42 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Hemanהֵימָןheman

Heman

Heman: the name of two men: a famous wise man with whom Solomon is compared (1 Kings 4:31), and a Levite, singer and seer in the time of David (1 Chronicles 6:33; 25:5; title of Psalm 88).

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and Jeduthunידוּתוּןydutun

Jeduthun

Jeduthun: a Levite, one of the three in charge of the singing in David's time, with Asaph and Heman.

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trumpetsחֲצֹצְרוֹתchatsotsrot

trumpet

Trumpet: a straight metal instrument, different from the ram's horn.

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and cymbalsמְצִלְתַּיִםmetsiltayim

cymbals

Cymbals: a pair of metal plates sounded by striking one against the other.

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for those making themselves heardמַשְׁמִיעִיםmashmiim

hear

To hear a sound, or learn of something.

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and instrumentsכְלֵיchele

utensil

Something for use: tools, jewels, travel gear.

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of songשִׁירshir

song

A composition sung with words and melody, to praise or celebrate.

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of Elohimאֱלֹהִיםelohim

Elohim

The one true God, the Creator; the word is plural but means one.

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and the sonsבְנֵיvene

son

The male born of a father and mother; in the plural, also sons and daughters.

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were for the gateשָּׁעַרshaar

gate

The entrance of a city or house, with doors that close.

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The context

41And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest of the selected ones who were designated by name to give thanks to YHWH, for his loyal love is forever;

42 · This verse (above)

43Then all the people went, each to his house; and David returned to bless his household.

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