Joseph
Who he was
Joseph is mentioned in 1Chronicles 25 as one of the sons of Asaph, a prominent Levitical musician during the reign of King David. Asaph, along with Heman and Jeduthun, was appointed by David to lead the music and thanksgiving in the house of the Lord (1 Chronicles 25:1). The sons of Asaph, including Joseph, were set apart for the ministry of prophesying and providing musical accompaniment with cymbals, harps, and lyres (1 Chronicles 25:2). They served under the direction of their father, Asaph, who prophesied under the king's supervision (1 Chronicles 25:2). Joseph was also among those who were assigned duties by casting lots, ensuring a fair distribution of responsibilities (1 Chronicles 25:9).
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Every mention
2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
1 Chronicles 2 mentions
1 Chronicles 25:2of 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 25:9Now the first lot came out for Asaph to Joseph; the second to Gedaliah, he and his brothers and sons were twelve;
What the dictionary says
Remover or increaser.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain