All these were the sons of Heman the king’s seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 5. Seer; a title usually given to the real prophets, who foresee future things. Menochius.—Gad has this title. 2 Chronicles 24:11. But Heman’s office was to proclaim the words of God, with the sound of the horn. This musician had formerly been fixed at Gabaon, Calmet. 16:41. Calmet.—To lift up the horn, or to sing those psalms, which regarded the kingdom of David, and of Christ, as others were composed for the instruction of the people. Tirinus.—Daughters. These are specified, only because they joined with their brethren, in singing in the temple. Abul. q. 14. Menochius.—At least, we find that there were bands of young women, in the solemn procession. Bible. Calmet. 15:20, Psalms 67:26. Calmet.