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Question. Who was the Asaph mentioned in the Book of Psalms? Answer. There were a number of Levites that King David assigned as worship leaders in the tabernacle choir, according to 1 Chronicles 6:31–32. Asaph was one of these men (1 Chronicles 6:39). Asaph’s duties are described in detail in 1 Chronicles 16.
He is referred to as a prophet and poet (2 Chron 29:30; Neh 12:46). He was one of David’s three musicians along with Heman and Ethan or Jeduthun. Asaph is first mentioned when the Ark of the covenant was transferred to Jerusalem from the home of Obed-edom (1 Chron 15:16-19).
The psalmist Asaph is credited with writing Psalm 50 and Psalms 73-83. The psalms attributed to Asaph fit into several genres: many are laments, while others are didactic psalms teaching lessons to younger generations. However, all these contain a host of emotions.
Asaph is a Hebrew name that means “collector,” “convener,” or “ who gathers together.” It appears many times in Scripture. There are three Asaphs mentioned in the Old Testament. One is noted as the father of Joah, the recorder who worked for King Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:18; 18:37). Joah was part of the king’s household staff.
Asaph was one of the three Levites that King David appointed as chief musicians in the tabernacle worship services (1 Chronicles 6:39). Asaph and his associates Heman and Ethan were responsible for leading the music and prayers in the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 16:4-7).
The Bible mentions the "sons of Asaph" several times (1 Chronicles 25:1; 2 Chronicles 20:14; Ezra 2:41). Rather than being physical sons of Asaph, this term was likely metaphorical and used to describe a group of worship leaders, singers, and poets who followed in the footsteps of Asaph.
Asaph. (collector of the people). A Levite, son of Berechiah, one of the leaders of David's choir. (1 Chronicles 6:39) Psalms 50 and 73-83 are attributed to him; and he was in after times celebrated as a seer as well as a musical composer. (2 Chronicles 29:30; Nehemiah 12:46) (B.C. 1050.)
Asaph (English: / ˈeɪ.sæf / Ay-saf; [1] Hebrew: אָסָף ’Āsāp̄, "Gather" [2]) is the name of three men from the Hebrew bible. The articles related to the son of Berachiah and descendant of Kohath refer to the same person.
Asaph is featured prominently in Chronicles. He is described as the chief of the Levites appointed to minister before the ark of the Lord, and he and his brothers are appointed to sing the songs of thanksgiving to the Lord (1Chr 16:4-7).
ASAPH. a'-saf ('acaph): Is the name of three men in the Old Testament, of whom one is the reputed author of Psalms 50 and 73-83. He was one of David's three chief musicians, the other two being Heman, and Ethan or Jeduthun, and we first hear of him when the ark was taken to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:16-19). He conducted with cymbals the music ...