1 Chronicles 6:39
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New International Version (©2011)
and Heman's associate Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph son of Berekiah, the son of Shimea,

New Living Translation (©2007)
Heman's first assistant was Asaph from the clan of Gershon. Asaph's genealogy was traced back through Berekiah, Shimea,

English Standard Version (©2001)
and his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, namely, Asaph the son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Heman's brother Asaph stood at his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Heman's relative was Asaph, who stood at his right hand: Asaph son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

International Standard Version (©2012)
There was also his brother Asaph, who stood to Heman's right. Asaph had been fathered by Berechiah, who had been fathered by Shimea,

NET Bible (©2006)
Serving beside him was his fellow Levite Asaph, son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Heman's relative Asaph stood on his right. He was the son of Berechiah, who was the son of Shimea,

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

American King James Version
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

American Standard Version
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

Douay-Rheims Bible
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, Asaph the son of Barachias, the son of Samaa.

Darby Bible Translation
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand: Asaph, the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

English Revised Version
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea;

Webster's Bible Translation
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

World English Bible
His brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

Young's Literal Translation
And his brother Asaph, who is standing on his right -- Asaph, son of Berachiah, son of Shimea,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

6:1-81 Genealogies. - We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites, to preserve their descent clear, and to be able to prove it; because all the honours and privileges of their office depended upon their descent. Now, the Spirit of God calls ministers to their work, without any limit as to the families they came from; and then, as now, though believers and ministers may be very useful to the church, none but our great High Priest can make atonement for sin, nor can any be accepted but through his atonement.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 39. - Asaph is called brother of Heman, either as brother in office or generally as relative in the degree of cousin by many removes. He stands fourteenth in line of descent after Levi, while Ethan (ver. 44) stands thirteenth. If the line of Heman (as given in vers. 33-38) were correct. it would force on us the conviction that there are several omissions in these two lines; but if these are correct, we must conclude that there are unwarranted additions in the other. On the names of Asaph's ancestors, see notes on vers. 20, 21. From 2 Chronicles 29:30 it seems plain that Asaph was himself a composer of psalms, and not simply either the musician or rehearser of those of David.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And his brother Asaph,.... That is, Heman's brother; so Asaph was, as he was a descendant from the same original ancestor Levi, yet in the line of Gershon; and as being of the same office, a precentor, or chief singer:

who stood on his right hand; he was next to Heman; Heman stood in the middle, which was the most honourable (h), and Asaph on his right hand, and Ethan, after mentioned, on his left; even Asaph, whose name is often met with in the book of Psalms; and his genealogy here stands thus, as traced up to Levi, viz. Berechiah, Shimea, Michael, Baaseiah, Malchiah, Ethni, Zerah, Adaiah, Ethan, Zimmah, Shimei, Jahath, Gershon, Levi.

(h) "Alecto stetit in mediis----", Claudian in Rufin. l. 1. ver. 41. Vid. Barthii Animadv. in ib.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

39. his brother Asaph—They were brothers naturally, both being descended from Levi, as well as officially, both being of the Levitical order.

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The Temple Musicians
…38The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel. 39And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea, 40The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah, …

1 Chronicles 6:38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel;
1 Chronicles 6:40 the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malkijah,
1 Chronicles 25:1 David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals. Here is the list of the men who performed this service: