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Meaning: |
God accumulated; He gathered; gatherer |
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Pronunciation: |
(AY sef); (A sef) [Guide] |
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Miscellaneous Info for Asaph |
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English and Hebrew speaking countries |
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Asaph was King David's choir leader and was a talented poet and musician. The "sons of Asaph" mentioned in the bible were likely his descendants or a group of musicians and poets who emulated and followed him. He was the author of twelve Psalms.
Other biblical figures by the name of Asaph include a recorder in Hezekiah's time, Asaph the father of Joah, and the "Keeper of the forests" of King Artaxerxes.
There was a saint with this name, and there is also a city of St. Asaph in Wales.
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