Translations
Modern
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148.
Traditional
The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred forty and eight.
Literal
The singers: The sons of Asaph, a hundred forty-eight.
Latin
Oduiæ, septuaginta quatuor. Cantores:
Original
Hebrew
English
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148.
Notes
Nehemiah wanted to ensure that only true priests and Levites served in God's temple.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Asaph: Levite musician, psalmist, and ancestor of temple singers
Glossary
Topics
Asaph: Descendants of, in the Temple Choir Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity Levites: The List of Those Who Returned from Captivity