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Baaseiah, Or Basseiah

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Baaseiah, or Basseiah, was a Gershonite Levite and an ancestor of Asaph, the singer.

Definition

Baaseiah, also called Basseiah, was a Gershonite Levite and one of the forefathers of Asaph the singer.

Biblical Usage

His significance in Scripture lies in his place in the Levitical ancestry associated with Asaph’s musical service.

Historical Background

The supplied material dates him approximately to 1310 B.C.

Scripture References

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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(work of Jehovah), a Gershonite Levite, one of the forefathers of Asaph the singer. (1 Chronicles 6:40), [ 1Chr 6:25 ]. (B.C. 1310.)
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