So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brothers, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brothers, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;
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So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brothers, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brothers, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;
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Questions where the Bible appears to say two different things, with the passages on each side set together.
1 Kings 4:31 calls Heman a "son of Mahol" along with Ethan, Chalcol, and Darda. 1 Chronicles 2:6 lists Heman among the sons of Zerah.
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"1 Chronicles 15:17 — Scripture Analysis" GEBible, https://gebible.app/analysis/verse/1-chronicles/15/17?version=WEB (retrieved 27 August 2026).