Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Asaiah was a Merarite Levite, an ancestor of Ethan the singer (1Ch.6.30).
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Asaiah was a Levite of the Merari clan, mentioned in the genealogy of Ethan, a renowned singer in the time of King David. Asaiah is listed as the son of Haggiah and the father of Joel in this lineage. The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for various duties in the tabernacle and later the temple. As an ancestor of Ethan, Asaiah was part of a family line known for their musical abilities and service in worship.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6222
Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son.
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