From the clans of singers they chose the following men to play the brass cymbals: Heman son of Joel, his relative Asaph son of Berechiah, and Ethan son of Kushaiah, of the clan of Merari. To assist them they chose the following Levites to play the high-pitched harps: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah. To play the low-pitched harps they chose the following Levites: Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Azaziah, and the Temple guards, Obed Edom and Jeiel.

(SEE 15:17)

It was then that David first gave Asaph and the other Levites the responsibility for singing praises to the LORD.

The four sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asharelah. They were under the direction of Asaph, who proclaimed God's messages whenever the king commanded.

These are the assignments of work for the Levites who served as Temple guards. From the clan of Korah there was Meshelemiah son of Kore, of the family of Asaph.

(SEE 5:11)

The spirit of the LORD came upon a Levite who was present in the crowd. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah; he was a member of the clan of Asaph and was descended from Asaph through Mattaniah, Jeiel, and Benaiah.

(SEE 29:12)

The king and the leaders of the nation told the Levites to sing to the LORD the songs of praise that were written by David and by Asaph the prophet. So everyone sang with great joy as they knelt and worshiped God.

The following musicians of the Levite clan of Asaph were in the places assigned to them by King David's instructions: Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, the king's prophet. The guards at the Temple gates did not need to leave their posts, because the other Levites prepared the Passover for them.

(SEE 2:40)

When the builders started to lay the foundation of the Temple, the priests in their robes took their places with trumpets in their hands, and the Levites of the clan of Asaph stood there with cymbals. They praised the LORD according to the instructions handed down from the time of King David.

(SEE 7:43)

Mattaniah, the son of Mica and grandson of Zabdi, a descendant of Asaph. He led the Temple choir in singing the prayer of thanksgiving. Bakbukiah, who was Mattaniah's assistant. Abda, the son of Shammua and grandson of Galal, a descendant of Jeduthun.

The supervisor of the Levites who lived in Jerusalem was Uzzi, the son of Bani and grandson of Hashabiah. His ancestors included Mattaniah and Mica, and he belonged to the clan of Asaph, the clan that was responsible for the music in the Temple services.

(SEE 12:33)

From the time of King David and the musician Asaph long ago, the musicians have led songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

The Almighty God, the LORD, speaks; he calls to the whole earth from east to west.

God is indeed good to Israel, to those who have pure hearts.

Why have you abandoned us like this, O God? Will you be angry with your own people forever?

We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done.

God is known in Judah; his name is honored in Israel.

I cry aloud to God; I cry aloud, and he hears me.

Listen, my people, to my teaching, and pay attention to what I say.

O God, the heathen have invaded your land. They have desecrated your holy Temple and left Jerusalem in ruins.

Listen to us, O Shepherd of Israel; hear us, leader of your flock. Seated on your throne above the winged creatures,

Shout for joy to God our defender; sing praise to the God of Jacob!

God presides in the heavenly council; in the assembly of the gods he gives his decision:

O God, do not keep silent; do not be still, do not be quiet!