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asaph

convener, or collector. (1.) A Levite; one of the leaders of David’s choir (1 Chr. 6:39). Psalms 50 and 73-83 inclusive are attributed to him. He is mentioned along with David as skilled in music, and a “seer” (2 Chr. 29:30). The “sons of Asaph,” mentioned in 1 Chr. 25:1, 2 Chr. 20:14, and Ezra 2:41, were his descendants, or more probably a class of poets or singers who recognized him as their master. (2.) The “recorder” in the time of Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:18, 37). (3.) The “keeper of the king’s forest,” to whom Nehemiah requested from Artaxerxes a “letter” that he might give him timber for the temple at Jerusalem (Neh. 2:8).

Historical Examples

Through the crack in the window-blind Marietta saw that asaph was still under the tree.
A Chosen Few Frank R. Stockton

asaph knew this, but he delighted to stir up his chum occasionally.
Cy Whittaker’s Place Joseph C. Lincoln

Solon Eldridge was re-elected selectman and so also was asaph Tidditt.
Cy Whittaker’s Place Joseph C. Lincoln

asaph, gazing open-mouthed at the trumpet, stirred in his chair.
Cy Whittaker’s Place Joseph C. Lincoln

The package containing the Rooper winter suit was heavy, and asaph walked slowly.
A Chosen Few Frank R. Stockton

Captain Cy was waiting at the gate when asaph Tidditt happened along.
Cy Whittaker’s Place Joseph C. Lincoln

In fact, everything in the house and on the place was extremely neat, except asaph.
A Chosen Few Frank R. Stockton

asaph and Bailey hurried to the Cy Whittaker place with the news.
Cy Whittaker’s Place Joseph C. Lincoln

asaph Khan blamed me for breaking his word, saying, that the prince had shamed him.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume IX. Robert Kerr

asaph and Bailey made various inane suggestions as to the sender.
Cy Whittaker’s Place Joseph C. Lincoln