1 Chronicles 25:2

Conservative English Version

Asaph's four sons, Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah, were under the direction of their father and played music whenever the king told them to.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 15:17

The men chosen to play the cymbals were Heman the son of Joel, his relative Asaph the son of Berechiah, and Ethan the son of Kushaiah from the Merari clan. Some of their assistants played the smaller harps: they were Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah. Others played the larger harps: they were Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Azaziah, and two of the temple guards, Obed-Edom and Jeiel.

1 Chronicles 16:5

Asaph was their leader, and Zechariah was his assistant. Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and another man named Jeiel were appointed to play small harps and stringed instruments. Asaph himself played the cymbals,

1 Chronicles 25:1

David and the temple officials chose the descendants of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to be in charge of music. They were to praise the LORD by playing cymbals, harps and other stringed instruments. Here is a list of the musicians and their duties:

1 Chronicles 25:3

Jeduthun's six sons, Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, were under the direction of their father and played harps and sang praises to the LORD.

1 Chronicles 25:6

His sons were under his direction and played cymbals, harps, and other stringed instruments during times of worship at the temple. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman took their orders directly from the king.

1 Chronicles 25:8

David assigned them their duties by asking the LORD what he wanted. Everyone was responsible for something, whether young or old, teacher or student.

1 Chronicles 6:39

Asaph was Heman's relative and served as his assistant. Asaph's ancestors included Berechiah, Shimea, Michael, Baaseiah, Malchijah, Ethni, Zerah, Adaiah, Ethan, Zimmah, Shimei, Jahath, Gershon, and Levi.

Ezra 3:10

When the builders had finished laying the foundation of the temple, the priests put on their robes and blew trumpets in honor of the LORD, while the Levites from the family of Asaph praised God with cymbals. All of them followed the instructions given years before by King David.

Psalm 73:1

(A psalm by Asaph.) God is truly good to Israel, especially to everyone with a pure heart.

Psalm 74:1

(A special psalm by Asaph.) Our God, why have you completely rejected us? Why are you so angry with the ones you care for?

Psalm 75:1

(A psalm and a song by Asaph for the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy.") Our God, we thank you for being so near to us! Everyone celebrates your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 76:1

(A song and a psalm for the music leader. Use stringed instruments.) You, our God, are famous in Judah and honored in Israel.

Psalm 77:1

(A psalm by Asaph for Jeduthun, the music leader.) I pray to you, Lord God, and I beg you to listen.

Psalm 78:1

(A special psalm by Asaph.) My friends, I beg you to listen as I teach.

Psalm 79:1

(A psalm by Asaph.) Our God, foreign nations have taken your land, disgraced your temple, and left Jerusalem in ruins.

Psalm 80:1

(A psalm by Asaph for the music leader. To the tune "Lilies of the Agreement.") Shepherd of Israel, you lead the descendants of Joseph, and you sit on your throne above the winged creatures. Listen to our prayer and let your light shine

Psalm 81:1

(By Asaph for the music leader.) Be happy and shout to God who makes us strong! Shout praises to the God of Jacob.

Psalm 82:1

(A psalm by Asaph.) When all of the other gods have come together, the Lord God judges them and says:

Psalm 83:1

(A song and a psalm by Asaph.) Our God, don't just sit there, silently doing nothing!

Isaiah 3:6

Some of you will grab hold of a relative and say, "You still have a coat. Be our leader and rule this pile of ruins."