1 Chronicles 25:2

New Century Version

Asaph’s sons who served were Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. King David chose Asaph to preach, and Asaph directed his sons.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 15:17

So the Levites appointed Heman and his relatives Asaph and Ethan. Heman was Joel’s son. Asaph was Berekiah’s son. And Ethan, from the Merari family group, was Kushaiah’s son.

1 Chronicles 16:5

Asaph, who played the cymbals, was the leader. Zechariah was second to him. The other Levites were Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel. They played the lyres and harps.

1 Chronicles 25:1

David and the commanders of the army chose some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to preach and play harps, lyres, and cymbals. Here is a list of the men who served in this way:

1 Chronicles 25:3

Jeduthun’s sons who served were Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah. There were six of them, and Jeduthun directed them. He preached and used a harp to give thanks and praise to the Lord.

1 Chronicles 25:6

Heman directed all his sons in making music for the Temple of the Lord with cymbals, lyres, and harps; that was their way of serving in the Temple of God. King David was in charge of Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.

1 Chronicles 25:8

Everyone threw lots to choose the time his family was to serve at the Temple. The young and the old, the teacher and the student, had to throw lots.

1 Chronicles 6:39

There was Heman’s helper Asaph, whose group stood by Heman’s right side. Asaph was Berekiah’s son. Berekiah was Shimea’s son.

Ezra 3:10

The builders finished laying the foundation of the Temple of the Lord. Then the priests, dressed in their robes, stood with their trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, stood with their cymbals. They all took their places and praised the Lord just as David king of Israel had said to do.

Psalm 73:1

God is truly good to Israel, to those who have pure hearts.

Psalm 74:1

God, why have you rejected us for so long? Why are you angry with us, the sheep of your pasture?

Psalm 75:1

God, we thank you; we thank you because you are near. We tell about the miracles you do.

Psalm 76:1

People in Judah know God; his fame is great in Israel.

Psalm 77:1

I cry out to God; I call to God, and he will hear me.

Psalm 78:1

My people, listen to my teaching; listen to what I say.

Psalm 79:1

God, nations have come against your chosen people. They have ruined your holy Temple. They have turned Jerusalem into ruins.

Psalm 80:1

Shepherd of Israel, listen to us. You lead the people of Joseph like a flock. You sit on your throne between the gold creatures with wings. Show your greatness

Psalm 81:1

Sing for joy to God, our strength; shout out loud to the God of Jacob.

Psalm 82:1

God is in charge of the great meeting; he judges among the “gods.”

Psalm 83:1

God, do not keep quiet; God, do not be silent or still.

Isaiah 3:6

At that time a man will grab one of his brothers from his own family and say, “You have a coat, so you will be our leader. These ruins will be under your control.”