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1 Chronicles 6:39

Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
1 Chronicles 6:39 · Berean Standard Bible
Parallel translations
  • WEB His brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
  • KJV And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,
  • NKJV And his brother Asaph, who stood at his right hand, was Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,
  • NASB Heman’s brother Asaph stood at his right hand, Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
  • NLT Heman’s first assistant was Asaph from the clan of Gershon. Asaph’s genealogy was traced back through Berekiah, Shimea,

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Quick answer

Heman's colleague Asaph stood at his right hand, descended from Berechiah and Shimea. Asaph led a second great choir in the temple.

Overview

Asaph was a renowned worship leader to whom twelve psalms are attributed (Psalms 50, 73-83). Stationed beside Heman, he represents another branch of Levi devoted to leading God's people in song. The naming of Asaph reminds us that much of Israel's inspired worship came through these appointed musicians, and their psalms still teach the church to praise.

Cross-references & the web

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  • Ezra 2:41The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128.
  • Neh 7:44The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148.
  • Ps 77:1For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.
  • 2 Chr 29:13Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;
  • 2 Chr 5:12all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.
  • Neh 11:17Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
  • Ps 81:1For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.
  • Ps 79:1A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble.
  • Neh 12:46For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
  • Ps 73:1A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
  • Ps 75:1For the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.
  • Ps 83:1A song. A Psalm of Asaph. O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God.
  • 1 Chr 16:7On that day David first committed to Asaph and his brothers this song of thanksgiving to the LORD:
  • 1 Chr 25:2From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.
  • Ps 78:1A Maskil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my instruction; listen to the words of my mouth.
  • 2 Chr 35:15The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their position, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.
  • 1 Chr 26:1These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
  • 1 Chr 15:17–19So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
  • 2 Chr 20:14Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly.
  • Neh 12:35and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,
  • Ps 76:1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.
  • Neh 11:22Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.
  • Ezra 3:10When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed.
  • Ps 50:1A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets.
  • Ps 80:1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
  • 2 Chr 29:30Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed their heads and worshiped.
  • Ps 82:1A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:
  • Ps 74:1A Maskil of Asaph. Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture?

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