2024年3月4日 · Asaph’s duties are described in detail in 1 Chronicles 16. According to 2 Chronicles 29:30, both Asaph and David were skilled musicians. Asaph is also mentioned as a “seer” or prophet. The “sons of Asaph” are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:1, 2 …

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). He led the service of music in the tent where the Ark was kept ( 1 Chron 16:4 , 5 , 7 , 37 ).

2023年8月14日 · We are told in 1 Chronicles 6:39 that Asaph was the son of Berekiah, a member of the Levites. He is among those listed as chosen by David to be a minister of music at the Tabernacle until Soloman built the temple in Jerusalem.

2023年9月11日 · 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 stands as a prominent biblical figure who served under David as a chief musician, composer of inspired psalms, and a seer endowed with prophetic insight. His name signifies both the gathering of worshipers and the practice of collecting or proclaiming truth about God’s sovereignty and decision to dwell with His people.

2024年1月14日 · Asaph is credited with authoring a dozen psalms in Scripture, specifically Psalms 50 and 73 through 83. He was a contemporary of David and served as one of the chief musicians and poets in the tabernacle worship (1 Chronicles 16:4-5).

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, son of Berachiah the Gershonite (2 Chronicles 20:14).

Asaph is a significant figure in the Bible, known primarily for his role as a musician and a seer during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. He is recognized as one of the chief musicians appointed by David to lead worship in the tabernacle and later in the temple.

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).

In the Hebrew Bible, three men have the name of Asaph. Asaph is identified with the twelve Psalms and is said to be the son of Berechiah who is said to be an ancestor of the Asaphites. The Asaphites were one of the guilds of musicians in the First Temple.