Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Asharelah (or Jesharelah) was a Levite musician appointed by David to prophesy with lyres (1Ch.25.2, 14).
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Asharelah, also known as Jesharelah, was a Levite musician during the reign of King David. He was one of the sons of Asaph, a prominent Levite musician and psalmist. Asharelah was appointed by David to lead a group of musicians who prophesied with lyres, along with his brothers. This role involved using music as a means of prophetic worship and declaring the words of the Lord. Asharelah's inclusion in this list of musicians highlights the importance of music and prophetic worship in the Israelite culture during David's reign.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0841
From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.
the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
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