Lexical Summary Asarelah: Asarelah Original Word: אֲשַׂרְאֵלָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Asarelah From the same as 'Asar'el; right toward God; Asarelah, an Israelite -- Asarelah. Compare Ysar'elah. see HEBREW 'Asar'el see HEBREW Ysar'elah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a son of Asaph NASB Translation Asharelah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה proper name, masculine a son of Asaph 1 Chronicles 25:2 compare יְשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה 1 Chronicles 25:14. Topical Lexicon Name and Lineage Asarelah is listed among the sons of Asaph, a leading Levitical family descended from Gershon through Levi. Asaph himself is renowned as a chief musician and seer in the courts of King David. The appearance of Asarelah within this family line identifies him as both a Levite and a hereditary temple musician. Biblical Context (1 Chronicles 25) During David’s reign the musical ministry of the temple was systematized into twenty–four divisions “for the service of song in the house of the LORD” (1 Chronicles 25:6). Verse 2 singles out four sons of Asaph—“Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asharelah” (1 Chronicles 25:2)—who, under their father’s direction, “prophesied under the direction of the king.” This placement situates Asarelah at the heart of David’s liturgical reforms, sharing responsibility for the prophetic ministry of music alongside the sons of Heman and Jeduthun. Role in Temple Worship 1. Musical Skill: The Chronicler repeatedly emphasizes that these Levites were “trained in singing to the LORD, all of whom were skillful” (1 Chronicles 25:7). Asarelah’s inclusion implies proficiency on instruments, vocal ability, and a disciplined commitment to excellence. Spiritual Significance of the Name Though scholars vary on precise etymology, the dominant sense is “God is upright” or “God has made upright.” This meaning harmonizes with the Asaphic Psalms, which frequently celebrate the righteousness and justice of the Lord (for example Psalm 73; Psalm 75). Asarelah thus embodies, both in name and vocation, the proclamation of God’s moral rectitude. Historical Impact Following David and Solomon, the Asaphite guild retained a prominent role throughout the monarchy and into the post-exilic period (2 Chronicles 29:13; Ezra 3:10). The faithful service of early members like Asarelah helped establish liturgical patterns that endured for centuries, shaping Israel’s corporate memory and its hymnological legacy. Ministry Lessons for Today • Worship is multigenerational: Asaph mentored his sons, illustrating how spiritual gifts are cultivated within families and communities. Related References 1 Chronicles 23:5; 1 Chronicles 25:1–31; 2 Chronicles 5:12; 2 Chronicles 20:14-22; Ezra 3:10; Nehemiah 12:46. Forms and Transliterations וַאֲשַׂרְאֵ֖לָה ואשראלה vaasarElah wa’ăśar’êlāh wa·’ă·śar·’ê·lāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 25:2 HEB: וְיוֹסֵ֛ף וּנְתַנְיָ֥ה וַאֲשַׂרְאֵ֖לָה בְּנֵ֣י אָסָ֑ף NAS: Nethaniah and Asharelah; the sons KJV: and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons INT: Joseph Nethaniah and Asharelah the sons of Asaph 1 Occurrence |
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