Asaph

Follow Asaph's Biblical Journey

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Asaph leads worship

1 Chronicles 16:5

Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; {with psalteries...: Heb. with instruments of psalteries and harps}

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Map of Asaph's biblical journey through 2 locations, from Jerusalem to Jerusalem Temple. — Route map of Asaph's journey, from Jerusalem to Jerusalem Temple.

Journey Timeline

Levite Musicianc. 1000 BC

Asaph is appointed as chief musician by David.

Ark Celebrationc. 1000 BC

Asaph leads worship when the Ark is brought to Jerusalem.

Temple Worshipc. 970 BC

Asaph's descendants serve as temple musicians under Solomon.

Psalm Compositionc. 1000-970 BC

Asaph composes Psalms 50 and 73-83.

LegacyPost-exilic

The 'sons of Asaph' continue leading worship after the exile.

EZR 2:41; NEH 7:44

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