Who was Asaph in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Asaph?

Asaph was a prominent Levite musician and psalmist during the reign of King David. He was appointed by David as one of the leaders of music in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Asaph, along with Heman and Ethan, was responsible for leading the musical worship and prophesying with lyres, harps, and cymbals. He also composed and collected psalms, with 12 psalms (50, 73-83) attributed to him in the Book of Psalms. Asaph's descendants continued to serve as temple singers and musicians for generations, as evidenced by their mention in the reigns of subsequent kings and in the post-exilic period. The "sons of Asaph" are often referred to as a distinct group of temple singers, highlighting the enduring legacy of Asaph's musical contributions to Israelite worship.

Where does Asaph appear in the Bible?

Asaph is referenced in 17 verses across 4 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Chronicles 6:39
• 1 Chronicles 15:17
• 1 Chronicles 15:19
• 1 Chronicles 16:5
• 1 Chronicles 16:7
• 1 Chronicles 16:37
• 1 Chronicles 25:1
• 1 Chronicles 25:2
• 1 Chronicles 25:6
• 1 Chronicles 25:9
• 2 Chronicles 5:12
• 2 Chronicles 29:30
• 2 Chronicles 35:15
• Ezra 2:41
• Ezra 3:10
• Nehemiah 7:44
• Nehemiah 12:46

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Asaph.