1 Chronicles 6:39

New Century Version

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

Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:7

That day David first gave Asaph and his relatives the job of singing praises to the Lord.

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 25:2

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

1 Chronicles 26:1

These are the groups of the gatekeepers. From the family of Korah, there was Meshelemiah son of Kore, who was from Asaph’s family.

1 Chronicles 6:38

Korah was Izhar’s son. Izhar was Kohath’s son. Kohath was Levi’s son. Levi was Israel’s 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 Spirit of the Lord entered Jahaziel. (Jahaziel was Zechariah’s son. Zechariah was Benaiah’s son. Benaiah was Jeiel’s son, and Jeiel was Mattaniah’s son.) Jahaziel, a Levite and a descendant of Asaph, stood up in the meeting.

2 Chronicles 29:13

From Elizaphan’s family there were Shimri and Jeiel. From Asaph’s family there were Zechariah and Mattaniah.

2 Chronicles 29:30

King Hezekiah and his officers ordered the Levites to praise the Lord, using the words David and Asaph the seer had used. So they praised God with joy and bowed down and worshiped.

2 Chronicles 35:15

The Levite singers from Asaph’s family stood in the places chosen for them by King David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, the king’s seer. The gatekeepers at each gate did not have to leave their places, because their fellow Levites had prepared everything for them for the Passover.

2 Chronicles 5:12

All the Levite musicians—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and all their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar. They were dressed in white linen and played cymbals, harps, and lyres. With them were one hundred twenty priests who blew trumpets.

Ezra 2:41

These are the singers: the descendants of Asaph—128.

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.

Nehemiah 11:17

There was Mattaniah son of Mica. (Mica was the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph.) Mattaniah was the director who led the people in thanksgiving and prayer. There was Bakbukiah, who was second in charge over his fellow Levites. And there was Abda son of Shammua. (Shammua was the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.)

Nehemiah 11:22

Uzzi son of Bani was appointed over the Levites in Jerusalem. (Bani was the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah. Mattaniah was the son of Mica.) Uzzi was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers responsible for the service of the Temple.

Nehemiah 12:35

Some priests with trumpets also went, along with Zechariah son of Jonathan. (Jonathan was the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah. Mattaniah was the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur. Zaccur was the son of Asaph.)

Nehemiah 12:46

Earlier, in the time of David and Asaph, there was a leader of the singers and of the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Nehemiah 7:44

These are the singers: the descendants of Asaph—148.

Psalm 50:1

The God of gods, the Lord, speaks. He calls the earth from the rising to the setting sun.

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.

Joshua 21:4

The Kohath family groups were part of the tribe of Levi. Some of the Levites in the Kohath family groups were from the family of Aaron the priest. To these Levites were given thirteen towns in the areas of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

Joshua 21:9

These are the names of the towns that came from the lands of Judah and Simeon.