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1 Chronicles 6:39
Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records a Levitical genealogy, identifying Heman’s kinsman Asaph and specifying his assigned liturgical position among the temple musicians.
The words — The phrase הָעֹמֵד (ha-'omed) literally means "who stood," and עַל־יְמִינוֹ ('al-yemino) translates to "at his right hand," marking a fixed spatial and functional role.
The thread — Asaph’s lineage and designated service appear in Ezra 2:41 and Nehemiah 7:44 among post-exilic singers, and in 2 Chronicles 5:12 where he stands with Heman and Jeduthun before the altar.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to note how formal genealogical records establish authorized positions and structured roles within the worship community.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,
Cross-references
- Ezra 2:41 The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128.
- Nehemiah 7:44 The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148.
- 2 Chronicles 5:12 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.
- 2 Chronicles 29:13 Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;
- Nehemiah 11:17 Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
- Nehemiah 12:46 For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
- Psalms 73:1 A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
- Psalms 75:1 For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.
- Psalms 77:1 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.
- Psalms 79:1 A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble.