אָסָף
a.saph
Asaph
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Asaph (H0623G): A Hebrew Proper Name Based on the lexical data provided, Asaph is a Hebrew proper noun appearing four times in the biblical text. The lemma אָסָף functions as a personal name rather than a common word with variable meanings. With only four occurrences in the Bible, this is a relatively minor figure in terms of textual frequency, though the limited data prevents detailed analysis of narrative significance or character development. The designation as a proper name indicates that Asaph refers to a specific individual or possibly multiple individuals bearing the same name within the biblical corpus. Without additional contextual information from the lexicon entry itself—such as genealogical connections, roles, or time periods—the precise identity and significance of this person or persons cannot be determined from the data alone. The four occurrences suggest Asaph held enough importance to be mentioned multiple times, but the sparse frequency prevents drawing conclusions about his prominence in biblical narrative or theology.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder came out to him.
Isaiah 36:22Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.
2 Kings 18:18When they had called to the king, Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder came out to them.
2 Kings 18:37Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, came with Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and told him Rabshakeh’s words.