Asaph
Asaph served as the recorder during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah.
The name Asaph means “who gathers together”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books4 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 18:18; only referred to as Asaph (אָסָף); father of Joah.
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Alternative names
- אָסָףAsaph
Mentions
- 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 Hilkiah’s son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaph’s 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 Hilkiah’s son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaph’s son Joah the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and they relayed to him the words of the Rabshakeh.