Asaph

Definition

Asaph was a Levite priest and gifted musician who composed the music for the psalms of King David. He also wrote his own psalms.

• Asaph was appointed by King David to be one of three musicians who were responsible for providing songs for worship in the temple. Some of these songs were also prophecies.
• Asaph trained his sons and they carried on this responsibility, playing musical instruments and prophesying in the temple.
• Some of the musical instruments included the lute, harp, trumpet, and cymbals.
• Psalms 50 and 73-83 are said to be from Asaph. It may be that some of these psalms were written by his family members.

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(See also: descendant, harp, lute, prophet, psalm, trumpet)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 6:39-43
• 2 Chronicles 35:15
• Nehemiah 2:8
• Psalm 50:1-2

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0623