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Asaph

A singer, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Tribe of Levi · named in 33 verses

the name means collector Strong's Lexicon

Asaph was a Levite musician and psalmist during David's reign, and his descendants served as temple singers (<ref="1Ch.6.39; 15:17, 19; 16:5, 7, 37; 25:1, 2, 6, 9; 2Ch.5.12; 20:14; 29:13, 30; 35:15; Ezra 2:41; 3:10; Neh.7.44; 11:22; 12:35, 46; Psalms 50, 73-83">1Ch.6.39; 15:17, 19; 16:5, 7, 37; 25:1, 2, 6, 9; 2Ch.5.12; 20:14; 29:13, 30; 35:15; Ezra 2:41; 3:10; Neh.7.44; 11:22; 12:35, 46; Psalms 50, 73-83</ref>).

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Convener, or collector. (1.) A Levite; one of the leaders of David's choir (1 Chr. 6:39). Psalms 50 and 73-83 inclusive are attributed to him. He is mentioned along with David as skilled in music, and a "seer" (2 Chr. 29:30). The "sons of Asaph," mentioned in 1 Chr. 25:1, 2 Chr. 20:14, and Ezra 2:41, were his descendants, or more probably a class of poets or singers who recognized him as their master.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

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Parents Berechiah

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First named at 1 Chronicles 6:39.

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