Asaph Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Asaph was a Levite descendant who resettled in Jerusalem after the exile (1Ch.9.15; Neh.11.17).
father of Zichri (1CH 9:15), singer (EZR 2:41, NEH 7:44)
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Asaph
who gathers together
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Asaph
· Also called · H623 none · 1CH 9:15 gatherer
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אָסָף
asaf · H623 · 1CH 9:15 gatherer
- he אָסָף · H0623I
- el Ασαφ Asaph · none · 1CH 9:15
- bg Асаф
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- Son: Zichri
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Asaph Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Asaph is mentioned in the lists of Levites who resettled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, recorded in 1Chronicles 9 and Nehemiah 11. He is described as a descendant of Gershom, one of the sons of Levi. In the parallel passage in Nehemiah, he is called "Zabdi the son of Asaph." These lists highlight the importance of the Levites in restoring worship and community life in Jerusalem after the exile. As a Levite descendant living in Jerusalem, Asaph would have likely been involved in the various duties and responsibilities assigned to the Levites in the post-exilic period.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Asaph_3) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Asaph@1Ch.9.15-Neh) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, asaph_331)