Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joseph, a son of Asaph, was a musician who served during King David's reign.
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Joseph is mentioned in 1Chronicles 25 as one of the sons of Asaph, a prominent Levitical musician during the reign of King David. Asaph, along with Heman and Jeduthun, was appointed by David to lead the music and thanksgiving in the house of the Lord (1Ch.25.1). The sons of Asaph, including Joseph, were set apart for the ministry of prophesying and providing musical accompaniment with cymbals, harps, and lyres (1Ch.25.2). They served under the direction of their father, Asaph, who prophesied under the king's supervision (1Ch.25.2). Joseph was also among those who were assigned duties by casting lots, ensuring a fair distribution of responsibilities (1Ch.25.9).
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3130
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 first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
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