1 Chronicles 6:39

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Heman’s relative was Asaph. Asaph served by Heman’s right side. Asaph was Berekiah’s son. Berekiah’s was Shimea’s son.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:7

This was when David first gave Asaph and his brothers the job of singing praises to the Lord.

1 Chronicles 25:1

David and the leaders of the army separated Asaph’s sons for special service. Asaph’s sons were Heman and Jeduthun. Their special service was to prophesy {\cf2\super [270]} God’s message by using harps, {\cf2\super [271]} lyres, {\cf2\super [272]} and cymbals. {\cf2\super [273]} Here is a list of the men that served this way:

1 Chronicles 25:2

From Asaph’s family: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. King David chose Asaph to prophesy. {\cf2\super [274]} And Asaph led his sons.

1 Chronicles 26:1

The Groups of the Gatekeepers:

1 Chronicles 6:38

Korah was Izhar’s son. Izhar was Kohath’s son. Kohath was Levi’s son. Levi was Israel’s [56] son.

1 Chronicles 6:40

Shimea was Michael’s son. Michael was Baaseiah’s son. Baaseiah was Malkijah’s son.

2 Chronicles 20:14

Then the Lord’s Spirit came on Jahaziel. Jahaziel was Zechariah’s son. Zechariah was Benaiah’s son. Benaiah was Jeiel’s son. And Jeiel was Mattaniah’s son. Jahaziel was a Levite and a descendant {\cf2\super [230]} of Asaph. In the middle of the meeting,

2 Chronicles 29:30

King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to give praise to the Lord. They sang songs that David and Asaph the seer {\cf2\super [359]} had written. They praised God and became happy. They all bowed and worshiped God.

2 Chronicles 35:15

The Levite singers from Asaph’s family got in the places that King David had chosen for them to stand. They were: Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s prophet. The gatekeepers at each gate did not have to leave their places because their brother Levites made everything ready for them for the Passover.

2 Chronicles 5:12

The Levite singers stood at the east side of the altar. {\cf2\super [86]} All of the singing groups of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun were there. And their sons and relatives were there also. Those Levite singers were dressed in white linen. {\cf2\super [87]} They had cymbals, {\cf2\super [88]} lyres, {\cf2\super [89]} and harps. There were 120 priests there with those Levite singers. Those 120 priests blew trumpets.

Ezra 2:41

These are the singers:

Ezra 3:10

The builders finished laying the foundation for the Lord’s temple. When the foundation was finished, the priests put on their priests’ clothing. Then they got their trumpets. And the sons of Asaph got their cymbals. They all took their places to praise the Lord. This was done the way David, king of Israel, ordered in the past.

Nehemiah 11:17

Mattaniah (Mattaniah was the son of Mica, who was the son of Zabdi, who was the son of Asaph, who was the choir director. Asaph led the people in singing songs of praise and prayer), Bakbukiah (Bakbukiah was the second in charge over his brothers), and Abda son of Shammua, (Shammua was the son of Galal, who was the son of Jeduthun).

Nehemiah 11:22

The officer over the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi. Uzzi was the son of Bani (Bani was the son of Hashabiah, who was the son of Mattaniah, who was the son of Mica). Uzzi was a descendant of Asaph. Asaph’s descendants were the singers that were responsible for the service in God’s temple.

Nehemiah 12:35

And some of the priests with trumpets also followed them up to the wall. Also Zechariah followed them. (Zechariah was the son of Jonathan, who was the son of Shemaiah, who was the son of Mattaniah, who was the son of Micaiah, who was the son of Zaccur, who was the son of Asaph.)

Nehemiah 12:46

(Long ago, in the days of David, Asaph had been the director. And he had many songs of praise and thanks to God.)

Nehemiah 7:44

These are the singers:

Psalm 50:1

The Lord, the God of gods has spoken.\par He calls to all the people on earth,\par from the rising to the setting sun.\par

Psalm 73:1

God is truly good to Israel.\par God is good to people\par whose hearts are pure.\par

Psalm 74:1

God, did you leave us forever?\par Are you still angry at your people?\par

Psalm 75:1

We praise you, God!\par We praise you.\par You {\cf2\super [428]} are near and people tell about\par the amazing things you do.\par

Psalm 76:1

People in Judah know God.\par People in Israel respect God’s name.\par

Psalm 77:1

I lift my voice to God and cry \{for help\}.\par I lift my voice to you God, listen to me!\par

Psalm 78:1

My people, listen to my teachings.\par Listen to the things I say.\par

Psalm 79:1

God, some people from other nations\par came to fight your people.\par Those people ruined your holy temple.\par They left Jerusalem in ruins.\par

Psalm 80:1

Shepherd of Israel, please listen to me.\par You lead Joseph’s sheep (people).\par You sit as king on the Cherub angels. {\cf2\super [459]} \par Let us see you.\par

Psalm 81:1

Be happy and sing to God our strength.\par Shout with joy to the God of Israel.\par

Psalm 82:1

God stands in the assembly of the gods. {\cf2\super [472]} \par He is the judge in that meeting of the gods.\par

Psalm 83:1

God, don’t keep quiet!\par Don’t close your ears!\par Please say something, God.\par

Joshua 21:4

The Kohath family were descendants of Aaron the priest from the family group of Levi. Part of the Kohath family was given 13 towns in the areas that belonged to Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

Joshua 21:9

These are the names of the towns that were in the areas that belonged to Judah and Simeon.