How to Pronounce Heman

Hay-MAHN

Heman is pronounced Hay-MAHN (ˈhiːmən): two syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: HEE-muhn.

What does Heman mean?

Heman means “their trouble; tumult; much; in great number”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Heman?

Faithful. (1.) 1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chr. 2:6, a son of Zerah, noted for his wisdom. (2.) Grandson of Samuel (1 Chr. 6:33; 15:17), to whom the 88th Psalm probably was inscribed. He was one of the “seers” named in 2 Chr. 29:14, 30, and took a leading part in the administration of the sacred services.

Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.

Also pronounced

HEE-muhn

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