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Joseph

Joseph, a son of Asaph, was a musician who served during King David's reign.

The name Joseph means “increase; addition”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A musician from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 25:2; only referred to as Joseph (יוֹסֵף); son of Asaph; a brother of Zaccur, Nethaniah and Asharelah.

Glossary entries

Joseph

Family members

Father

Asaph

Siblings

Asharelah Nethaniah Zaccur

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 25:2
    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.
  2. 1 Chronicles 25:9
    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;