Strong’s H0623

אָסָף

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Acaph

Pronunciation

ah-sahf'

Definition

Asaph

Meaning

Asaph

Usage

Asaph is a name used in the Hebrew Bible, primarily referring to a prominent Levite musician and seer in the time of King David. He is credited with authoring several Psalms (Psalms 50, 73-83) and is recognized as a leader of one of the temple choirs. The name Asaph signifies "collector" or "gatherer," which aligns with his role in gathering the people for worship and his contributions to the collection of Psalms.

Bible references

2 Kings 18:18;2 Kings 18:37;1 Chronicles 6:39;1 Chronicles 6:39;1 Chronicles 9:15;1 Chronicles 15:17;1 Chronicles 15:19;1 Chronicles 16:5;1 Chronicles 16:5;1 Chronicles 16:7;1 Chronicles 16:37;1 Chronicles 25:1;1 Chronicles 25:2;1 Chronicles 25:2;1 Chronicles 25:2;1 Chronicles 25:6;1 Chronicles 25:9;1 Chronicles 26:1;2 Chronicles 5:12;2 Chronicles 20:14;2 Chronicles 29:13;2 Chronicles 29:30;2 Chronicles 35:15;2 Chronicles 35:15;Ezra 2:41