Asaph

A Levite, in the time of Exile and Return · Tribe of Levi · named in 2 verses

the name means collector Strong's Lexicon

Asaph was a Levite descendant who resettled in Jerusalem after the exile (<ref="1Ch.9.15; Neh.11.17">1Ch.9.15; Neh.11.17</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.

Family

Children Zichri

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First named at 1 Chronicles 9:15.

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Verses that name Asaph

1 Chronicles 9:15 Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
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.