Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Asaph served as the recorder during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (2Ki.18.18, 37; Isa.36.3, 22).
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Asaph was an official who served as the recorder during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. When the Assyrian king Sennacherib invaded Judah and threatened Jerusalem, Hezekiah sent a delegation, including Asaph, to meet with the Assyrian officials. The Assyrian representative, the Rabshakeh, delivered a threatening message, urging the people of Jerusalem to surrender. Asaph, along with the other officials, tore their clothes in distress and reported the message to Hezekiah. As the recorder, Asaph likely had responsibilities related to official records and correspondence in the royal court.
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4 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0623
Then they called for the king. And Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebnah the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to them.
Then Hilkiahʼs son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaphʼs son Joah the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and they relayed to him the words of the Rabshakeh.
Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to him.
Then Hilkiahʼs son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaphʼs son Joah the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and they relayed to him the words of the Rabshakeh.
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