# Asaph #

## Facts: ##

Asaph was a Levite priest and gifted musician who composed the music for the psalms of King David. He also wrote his own psalms.

* Asaph was appointed by King David to be one of three musicians who were responsible for providing songs for worship in the temple. Some of these songs were also prophecies.
* Asaph trained his sons and they carried on this responsibility, playing musical instruments and prophesying in the temple.
* Some of the musical instruments included the lute, harp, trumpet, and cymbals.
* Psalms 50 and 73-83 are said to be from Asaph. It may be that some of these psalms were written by his family members.

(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [descendant](../other/descendant.md) **·** [harp](../other/harp.md) **·** [lute](../other/lute.md) **·** [prophet](../kt/prophet.md) **·** [psalm](../other/psalm.md) **·** [trumpet](../other/trumpet.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 06:39-43](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/06/39)
* [2 Chronicles 35:15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/35/15)
* [Nehemiah 02:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/neh/02/07)
* [Psalm 050:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/050/001)