Ezra 2:41
New International Version
The musicians: the descendants of Asaph 128

New Living Translation
The singers of the family of Asaph 128

English Standard Version
The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.

Berean Standard Bible
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128.

King James Bible
The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.

New King James Version
The singers: the sons of Asaph, one hundred and twenty-eight.

New American Standard Bible
The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.

NASB 1995
The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.

NASB 1977
The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.

Legacy Standard Bible
The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.

Amplified Bible
The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.

Christian Standard Bible
The singers included Asaph’s descendants 128

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The singers included: Asaph’s descendants 128

American Standard Version
The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.

English Revised Version
The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These singers returned from exile: the descendants of Asaph 128

International Standard Version
The Singers: Descendants of Asaph: 128

Majority Standard Bible
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128.

NET Bible
The singers: the descendants of Asaph: 128.

New Heart English Bible
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.

Webster's Bible Translation
The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.

World English Bible
The singers: the children of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The singers: sons of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.

Young's Literal Translation
The singers: sons of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.

Smith's Literal Translation
Those singing: the sons of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The singing men: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty-eight.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The singing men: the sons of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.

New American Bible
The singers: descendants of Asaph, one hundred and twenty-eight.

New Revised Standard Version
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, one hundred and twenty-eight.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are those who serve the children of Asaph: one hundred and twenty and eight.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Asaph, singers, a hundred and twenty-eight.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
40The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74. 41The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128 42The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:44
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148.

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

1 Chronicles 9:33
Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.

2 Chronicles 5:12
all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...

2 Chronicles 35:15
The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

Nehemiah 12:28-29
The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:45-47
They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. / So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

1 Chronicles 15:16-22
David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...

1 Chronicles 16:4-6
David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

1 Chronicles 25:1-7
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / 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. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

2 Chronicles 23:18
Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David.

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

Psalm 134:1-2
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!


Treasury of Scripture

The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.

Asaph

1 Chronicles 6:39
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

1 Chronicles 15:17
So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;

1 Chronicles 25:1,2
Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: …

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1. The number that return of the people
36. of the priests
40. of the Levites
43. of the Nethinims
55. of Solomon's servants
61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree
64. The whole number of them, with their substance
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The singers
In the context of ancient Israel, singers held a significant role in worship and temple services. The Hebrew word used here is "מְשׁוֹרְרִים" (meshorrerim), which refers to those who sing or chant. Singing was not merely an artistic expression but a vital part of worship, used to glorify God and lead the congregation in praise. The role of singers in the temple was to maintain the spiritual atmosphere and facilitate the people's connection with God through music. This highlights the importance of music in worship, a tradition that continues in Christian churches today, emphasizing the power of song to uplift and inspire faith.

The descendants of Asaph
Asaph was one of the chief musicians appointed by King David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 6:39. The Hebrew name "אָסָף" (Asaph) means "gatherer" or "collector," which is fitting given his role in gathering the people through music. Asaph and his descendants were entrusted with the responsibility of leading worship in the temple, a legacy that continued through generations. This lineage underscores the importance of spiritual heritage and the passing down of faith and service from one generation to the next. It serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of godly leadership and the importance of nurturing spiritual gifts within families.

128
The specific number of 128 descendants of Asaph who returned from exile to Jerusalem is significant. It reflects the organized and detailed nature of the return from Babylonian captivity, as recorded meticulously by Ezra. This number, though seemingly small, represents a faithful remnant committed to restoring worship in the temple. It highlights the theme of God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant of His people, even through exile and hardship. The precision of this record also speaks to the importance of each individual in God's plan, reminding believers that every person and their contributions to the community of faith are valued and significant in the eyes of God.

Verse 41. - The singers, the children of Asaph. See 2 Chronicles 25:1. It is remarkable that no descendants of either Heman or Jeduthun (ibid.) took part in the return.

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Hebrew
The singers:
הַֽמְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים (ham·šō·rə·rîm)
Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7891: To sing

the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Asaph,
אָסָ֔ף (’ā·sāp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 623: Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites

128
מֵאָ֖ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred


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