Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version from the descendants of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; from the descendants of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. New Living Translation From the family of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei. From the family of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel. English Standard Version and of the sons of Heman, Jehuel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. Berean Standard Bible Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. King James Bible And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel. New King James Version of the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. New American Standard Bible and from the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and from the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. NASB 1995 and from the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and from the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. NASB 1977 and from the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and from the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. Legacy Standard Bible and from the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and from the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. Amplified Bible from the sons of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; and from the sons of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel. Christian Standard Bible Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. American Standard Version and of the sons of Heman, Jehuel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. English Revised Version and of the sons of Heman, Jehuel and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. GOD'S WORD® Translation From Heman's descendants were Jehiel and Shimei. From Jeduthun's descendants were Shemaiah and Uzziel. International Standard Version Heman's sons Jehiel and Shimei; and Jeduthun's sons Shemaiah and Uzziel. NET Bible from the descendants of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; from the descendants of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel. New Heart English Bible and of the descendants of Heman, Jehuel and Shimei; and of the descendants of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. Webster's Bible Translation And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. World English Bible and of the sons of Heman, Jehuel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand of the sons of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel— Young's Literal Translation and of the sons of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel -- Smith's Literal Translation And from the sons of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei: and from the sons of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd of the sons of Heman, Jahiel, and Semei: and of the sons of Idithun, Semeias, and Oziel. Catholic Public Domain Version indeed also, from the sons of Heman, Jehuel and Shimei; then too, from the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. New American Bible of the sons of Heman: Jehuel and Shimei; of the sons of Jeduthun: Shemiah and Uzziel. New Revised Standard Version and of the sons of Heman, Jehuel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd of the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeruthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and of the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel. Brenton Septuagint Translation and of the sons of Aeman; Jeiel, and Semei: and of the sons of Idithun; Samaisa, and Oziel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple…13Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; 14Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. 15When they had assembled their brothers and consecrated themselves, they went in to cleanse the house of the LORD, according to the command of the king by the words of the LORD.… Cross References Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. Numbers 3:6-10 “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ... 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. Nehemiah 12:1-7 Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ... Nehemiah 12:22-26 In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ... Psalm 134:1-3 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! / May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. Isaiah 66:21 “And I will select some of them as priests and Levites,” says the LORD. Ezekiel 44:15-16 But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. / They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge. Matthew 10:1-4 And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; ... Matthew 26:14-16 Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. Mark 3:13-19 Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ... Luke 6:12-16 In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ... John 13:18-30 I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ / I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He. / Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.” ... Treasury of Scripture And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel. Heman 1 Chronicles 6:33 And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel, 1 Chronicles 15:19 So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass; jeduthun 1 Chronicles 25:1,3,6 Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: … Jump to Previous Descendants Heman Jeduthun Jedu'thun Jehiel Shemaiah Shemai'ah Shimei Shim'e-I Uzziel Uz'zielJump to Next Descendants Heman Jeduthun Jedu'thun Jehiel Shemaiah Shemai'ah Shimei Shim'e-I Uzziel Uz'ziel2 Chronicles 29 1. Hezekiah's good reign.3. He restores religion 5. He exhorts the Levites 12. They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God 20. Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices, 24. wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; Jehiel and Shimei are mentioned as part of the Levitical musicians, specifically from the family of Heman. Heman was one of the three main musicians appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple (1 Chronicles 6:33). The Hemanites were known for their musical talent and played a significant role in temple worship. This highlights the importance of music in worship and the dedication of specific families to this ministry. The mention of these individuals underscores the continuity of worship practices from David's time to Hezekiah's reforms. and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. Persons / Places / Events 1. HemanA descendant of Levi, Heman was one of the chief musicians appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple. His lineage continued to serve in the temple worship during King Hezekiah's reign. 2. Jehiel and Shimei These individuals were descendants of Heman, indicating their role in the temple worship and their dedication to the service of God. 3. Jeduthun Another prominent Levitical musician, Jeduthun was appointed by David to lead worship. His descendants, like those of Heman, were involved in the temple services. 4. Shemaiah and Uzziel Descendants of Jeduthun, these men were part of the group that King Hezekiah called upon to purify the temple and restore proper worship practices. 5. King Hezekiah The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms, including the cleansing and rededication of the temple, to restore the worship of Yahweh. Teaching Points The Importance of Heritage in WorshipThe involvement of Heman and Jeduthun's descendants highlights the significance of passing down faith and worship practices through generations. It encourages us to consider how we are imparting our faith to the next generation. The Role of Music in Worship The appointment of musicians like Heman and Jeduthun underscores the importance of music in worship. It serves as a reminder of the power of music to lead people into the presence of God and to express the depths of human emotion in relation to the divine. Commitment to God's Service The dedication of these individuals to temple service, even generations later, exemplifies a steadfast commitment to serving God. It challenges us to remain faithful in our service, regardless of the passage of time or changes in leadership. Revival and Reform Hezekiah's reforms, supported by the Levites, demonstrate the need for spiritual renewal and the active role we can play in restoring true worship. It calls us to examine areas in our lives and communities that may need revival. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 29:14?2. How does 2 Chronicles 29:14 demonstrate the importance of willing service to God? 3. What can we learn about leadership from Hezekiah's actions in this passage? 4. How does this verse connect to Romans 12:1 about living sacrifices? 5. In what ways can we offer ourselves willingly in service today? 6. How does Hezekiah's example inspire you to prioritize God's work in your life? 7. What is the significance of the offerings mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:14? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 29:14 reflect Hezekiah's religious reforms? 9. What historical context surrounds the events of 2 Chronicles 29:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29? 11. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14) 12. 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5? 13. 2 Chronicles 29:36 - Could the sudden and unanimous repentance of an entire nation be considered a historical inconsistency when compared to other Biblical accounts of gradual change? 14. What caused King David's death? What Does 2 Chronicles 29:14 Mean Jehiel and Shimei• These are two real Levite men counted among those who “rose up” when King Hezekiah called for the temple to be cleansed (2 Chron 29:12–15). • Their willingness highlights how revival begins with individuals who say yes to God’s summons (compare Joshua and Caleb’s example of readiness in Numbers 14:6). • By naming them, the Spirit reminds us that God sees every faithful servant, no matter how brief the mention (cf. Malachi 3:16; Hebrews 6:10). from the Hemanites • “Heman” was the renowned songwriter and seer appointed by David to lead worship (1 Chron 25:1, 5; Psalm 88 title). • Descendants of Heman were specifically charged with sounding cymbals, lyres, and harps in praise (1 Chron 15:17–19). • That heritage continues here: Jehiel and Shimei step into their ancestral calling, proving that godly legacies can span generations (Psalm 145:4). • Their presence also shows Hezekiah’s reform restored not merely the building but the God-ordained order of worship (2 Chron 29:25-27). and Shemaiah and Uzziel • Two additional Levites respond, expanding the picture of unity—different families, same obedience (Ephesians 4:3-4). • Their names appear elsewhere among temple singers and gatekeepers (1 Chron 9:14–16; 1 Chron 26:1-11), confirming they were experienced servants, not novices. • Together with Jehiel and Shimei they represent the “few good men” God always raises up when reform is needed (cf. 2 Chron 16:9). from the Jeduthunites • Jeduthun (also called Ethan) was another chief musician appointed by David (1 Chron 16:41-42; 25:3). • His sons were responsible for prophesying with harps and for giving thanks to the Lord (1 Chron 25:1-3). • By listing Jeduthun’s descendants alongside Heman’s, the verse shows that every appointed worship family was represented, ensuring balanced, scriptural praise (2 Chron 5:12-13). • It also underscores that true revival engages both word and song—sound doctrine married to heartfelt worship (Colossians 3:16). summary 2 Chronicles 29:14 records four named Levites—Jehiel, Shimei, Shemaiah, and Uzziel—stepping forward from the musical families of Heman and Jeduthun to help purify the temple during Hezekiah’s reform. The verse affirms that God values individual obedience, honors generational callings, and restores His ordained order of worship when His people respond in faith. (14) And of the sons of Heman.--Two Levites of each of the remaining musical guilds--the Kohathite Hemanites and the Merarite bne Jeduthun (Ethan)--are finally named, making up, with the preceding pairs, a total of seven pairs, or fourteen principal men of the Levitical order. (Comp. 1Chronicles 6:18-32.)Jehiel.--Repeated (2Chronicles 31:13). Verse 14. - Asaph (former verse), Heman, Jeduthun. These were the chiefs of the singers and musicians (see, again, 1 Chronicles 6:31-33, 39; 1 Chronicles 25:1-7; 2 Chronicles 5:12).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jehielיְחִיאֵ֣ל (yə·ḥî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3171: Jehiel -- 'may God live', the name of a number of Israelites and Shimei וְשִׁמְעִ֑י (wə·šim·‘î) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the Hemanites; בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son [and] Shemaiah שְׁמַֽעְיָ֖ה (šə·ma‘·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites and Uzziel וְעֻזִּיאֵֽל׃ (wə·‘uz·zî·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5816: Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the Jeduthunites. בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links 2 Chronicles 29:14 NIV2 Chronicles 29:14 NLT 2 Chronicles 29:14 ESV 2 Chronicles 29:14 NASB 2 Chronicles 29:14 KJV 2 Chronicles 29:14 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 29:14 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 29:14 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 29:14 French Bible 2 Chronicles 29:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:14 And of the sons of Heman Jehuel (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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