1 Chronicles 6:39

Conservative English Version

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.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:7

That same day, David instructed Asaph and his relatives for the first time to sing these praises to the LORD:

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 25:2

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.

1 Chronicles 26:1

The temple guards were also divided into groups according to clans. Meshelemiah son of Kore was from the Korah clan and was a descendant of Asaph.

1 Chronicles 6:38

(SEE 6:33)

1 Chronicles 6:40

(SEE 6:39)

2 Chronicles 20:14

the LORD's Spirit suddenly spoke to Jahaziel, a Levite from the Asaph clan.

2 Chronicles 29:13

(SEE 29:12)

2 Chronicles 29:30

Then Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing the songs of praise that David and Asaph the prophet had written. And so they bowed down and joyfully sang praises to the LORD.

2 Chronicles 35:15

During the celebration some of the Levites prepared Passover animals for the musicians and the guards, so that the Levite musicians would not have to leave their places, which had been assigned to them according to the instructions of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king's prophet. Even the guards at the temple gates did not have to leave their posts.

2 Chronicles 5:12

(SEE 5:11)

Ezra 2:41

(SEE 2:40)

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.

Nehemiah 11:17

Then there was Mattaniah son of Mica. His ancestors were Zabdi and Asaph. Mattaniah led the temple choir in the prayer of praise. Bakbukiah, who also settled in Jerusalem, was his assistant. Finally, there was Abda son of Shammua; his grandfather was Galal, and his great-grandfather was Jeduthun.

Nehemiah 11:22

Uzzi son of Bani was the leader of the Levites in Jerusalem. His grandfather was Hashabiah, his great-grandfather was Mattaniah, and his great-great-grandfather was Mica. He belonged to the Asaph clan that was in charge of the music for the temple services,

Nehemiah 12:35

all of them blowing trumpets. Next, there was Zechariah of the Asaph clan

Nehemiah 12:46

In fact, ever since the days of David and Asaph, there had been song leaders and songs of praise and worship.

Nehemiah 7:44

(SEE 7:43)

Psalm 50:1

(A psalm by Asaph.) From east to west, the powerful LORD God has been calling together everyone on earth.

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!

Joshua 21:4

The leaders asked the LORD to show them in what order the clans of Levi would be given towns, and which towns each clan would receive. The Kohath clans were first. The descendants of Aaron, Israel's first priest, were given thirteen towns from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

Joshua 21:9

The descendants of Aaron from the Kohath clans of Levi were priests, and they were chosen to receive towns first. They were given thirteen towns and the pastureland around them. Nine of these towns were from the tribes of Judah and Simeon and four from Benjamin. Hebron, Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, Holon, Debir, Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-Shemesh were from Judah and Simeon. Hebron, located in the hill country of Judah, was earlier called Arba's Town. It had been named after Arba, the ancestor of the Anakim. Hebron's pasturelands went along with the town, but its farmlands and the villages around it had been given to Caleb. Hebron was also one of the Safe Towns for people who had accidentally killed someone. Gibeon, Geba, Anathoth, and Almon were from Benjamin.