From the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters
ASAPH: Along with Heman and Ethan, Asaph was placed in charge of the singing in the house of the Lord by King David (1 Chronicles. 6:31–40). He was a descendant of the Levites, a son of Berekiah and nominated as a leading singer when the ark was brought to Jerusalem and at several other occasions of national rejoicing (1 Chronicles 15:17–19; 16:5, 7, 37; 2 Chronicles 35:15). He joined with the other Levites in leading the praise of God when the Temple was consecrated (2 Chronicles 5:12).
His musical influence extended far beyond the Temple and into the Jewish hymn book for all time. His name is to be found in the title of twelve of the Psalms, indicating that they are probably part of an ensemble composed either by him or for him (Psalms 50, and 73–83 inclusive). These Psalms featured in the singing during the revival under Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:30). At the time of the return from Exile, Temple singers could simply be referred to as 'Asaphites' (Ezra 2:41; Nehemiah 7:44; 11:17 etc.).
ASAPH: Along with Heman and Ethan, Asaph was placed in charge of the singing in the house of the Lord by King David (1 Chronicles. 6:31–40). He was a descendant of the Levites, a son of Berekiah and nominated as a leading singer when the ark was brought to Jerusalem and at several other occasions of national rejoicing (1 Chronicles 15:17–19; 16:5, 7, 37; 2 Chronicles 35:15). He joined with the other Levites in leading the praise of God when the Temple was consecrated (2 Chronicles 5:12).
His musical influence extended far beyond the Temple and into the Jewish hymn book for all time. His name is to be found in the title of twelve of the Psalms, indicating that they are probably part of an ensemble composed either by him or for him (Psalms 50, and 73–83 inclusive). These Psalms featured in the singing during the revival under Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:30). At the time of the return from Exile, Temple singers could simply be referred to as 'Asaphites' (Ezra 2:41; Nehemiah 7:44; 11:17 etc.).
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