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All these were the sons of Heman, the king’s prophet. God had promised him these sons in order to make him prestigious.[a] God gave Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 25:5 tn Heb “by the words of God to exalt a horn.” An animal’s horn is sometimes used metaphorically as a symbol of strength and honor. See BDB 901-2 s.v. קֶרֶן.

All these sons of Heman, the king’s seer,(A) were given by the promises of God to exalt him,[a] for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 25:5 Or Him; lit by the words of God to lift a horn