Asharelah אֲשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה
Levite musician appointed by David to prophesy with lyres
Who is Asharelah in the Bible?
Asharelah, also known as Jesharelah, was a Levite musician appointed by King David to lead a group of musicians in prophetic worship (1 Chronicles 25:2, 14). As one of the sons of Asaph, a renowned Levite musician and psalmist, Asharelah was tasked with using lyres to accompany prophetic utterances and declare God's word to Israel. His role exemplifies the integral connection between music and prophecy in the worship practices of David's kingdom, where instrumental performance served as a vehicle for divine revelation rather than mere entertainment or ceremonial function.
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 book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 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."
- 1 Chronicles 25:14
"the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה |
| Named | Hebrew | יְשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה |