1 Chronicles 6:39

Translations

Modern

Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

Traditional

And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

Literal

And his brother Asaph, who stood at his right hand: Asaph son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

Latin

Et frater ejus Asaph, qui stabat a dextris ejus, Asaph filius Barachiæ, filii Samaa,

Original

Hebrew

English

Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

Notes

1 Chronicles 6:39

Asaph wrote several psalms (Psalms 50; 73–83).

1 Chronicles 6:31–47

This genealogy lists the lead singers from Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:33), Gershon (6:39), and Merari (6:44), the main Levitical families.

1 Chronicles 6:1–48

This section gives the family histories of the three main groups of the tribe of Levi:

The high priests (1 Chronicles 6:1–15)
The three clans of Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–30)
The singers (1 Chronicles 6:31–47)

Each family history starts with an introduction and then lists the names.

1 Chronicles 6:1–81

This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Related verses

Ezra 2:41
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128.
Nehemiah 7:44
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148.
Psalm 83:1
A song. A Psalm of Asaph. O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God.
Psalm 77:1
For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.
Nehemiah 12:46
For 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.
Psalm 81:1
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.
Nehemiah 11:17
Mattaniah 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.
Psalm 73:1
A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
2 Chronicles 5:12
…all 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.
Psalm 79:1
A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble.
2 Chronicles 29:13
Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;
Psalm 75:1
For 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.

People

Asaph: Levite musician, psalmist, and ancestor of temple singers Berechiah: Levite musician and gatekeeper in David's time Shimea: Levite singer appointed by David for temple worship

Glossary

Abishua Ahimaaz Amariah Asaph Berachiah Berechiah Bukki Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Eleazar Genealogy Gershom Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Mushi, Mushite Phinehas Shimea Uzzi Zadok Zerahiah

Topics

Berechiah: Fatber of Asaph: Called Berachiah Shimea: Grandfather of Asaph The Levites: Originally Consisted for Three Families or Divisions

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