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Asaph

People & Groups • Old Testament
Asaph was a Levite, chief musician, and seer under David. Psalms 50 and 73–83 are attributed to him, and later musicians and poets formed a guild known as the sons of Asaph.
Biblical Usage
Asaph led music before the ark, served with cymbals, and participated in temple worship. His sons led musical divisions, and the sons of Asaph continued to serve in later religious revivals.
Scripture References
1 Chronicles 6:39 Psalms 50 2 Chronicles 29:30 1 Chronicles 25:1 1 Chronicles 25:2 Ezra 2:41 2 Kings 18:18 2 Kings 18:37 Nehemiah 2:8 Nehemiah 12:46 Isaiah 36:3 Isaiah 36:22 1 Chronicles 9:16 Nehemiah 11:17