Strong’s G0760

Ἀσάφ

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Asaph

Pronunciation

ah-SAHF

Definition

Asaph

Meaning

Asa, son of Abijah and father of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah about 900 B.C. for 41 years.

Usage

Asaph is a name found in the Bible, primarily associated with a prominent Levite musician and psalmist during the time of King David. The name Asaph means "gatherer" or "collector." In the context of the Bible, Asaph is recognized for his role in the worship and musical traditions of Israel, contributing to the composition and performance of psalms.

Bible references

Matthew 1:7;Matthew 1:8