Asharelah אֲשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה

Male Tribe of Levi H0841 1 book

Levite musician appointed by David to prophesy with lyres

Biography

Asharelah, also known as Jesharelah, was a Levite musician during the reign of King David. He was one of the sons of Asaph, a prominent Levite musician and psalmist. Asharelah was appointed by David to lead a group of musicians who prophesied with lyres, along with his brothers. This role involved using music as a means of prophetic worship and declaring the words of the Lord. Asharelah's inclusion in this list of musicians highlights the importance of music and prophetic worship in the Israelite culture during David's reign.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 25:2

    "of the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asharelah. The sons of Asaph were under the hand of Asaph, who prophesied at the order of the king."

  • 1 Chronicles 25:14

    "the seventh to Jesharelah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew אֲשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה H0841
Named Hebrew יְשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה H3480