Heman had a relative named Asaph. Asaph served as Heman’s helper at his right side. Asaph was the son of Berekiah. Berekiah was the son of Shimea.

希幔的族兄亚萨是比利家的儿子，亚萨在希幔右边供职。比利家是示米亚的儿子；

希幔的弟兄亚萨在希幔的右边供职；亚萨是比利家的儿子，比利家是示米亚的儿子，

希幔的弟兄亚萨在希幔的右边供职；亚萨是比利家的儿子，比利家是示米亚的儿子，

希幔的族兄和助手亚萨是比利迦的儿子，比利迦是示米亚的儿子，

希幔的兄弟亚萨，就是站在希幔右边供职的亚萨，是比利家的儿子，比利家是示米亚的儿子，

希幔的族兄亞薩是比利家的兒子，亞薩在希幔右邊供職。比利家是示米亞的兒子；

希幔的弟兄亞薩在希幔的右邊供職；亞薩是比利家的兒子，比利家是示米亞的兒子，

希幔的弟兄亞薩在希幔的右邊供職；亞薩是比利家的兒子，比利家是示米亞的兒子，

希幔的族兄和助手亞薩是比利迦的兒子，比利迦是示米亞的兒子，

希幔的兄弟亞薩，就是站在希幔右邊供職的亞薩，是比利家的兒子，比利家是示米亞的兒子，

希幔的族弟兄亞薩、那在希幔右邊站着奉職的亞薩、是比利家的兒子，比利家是示米亞的兒子，

希幔之昆弟亞薩、侍立其右、亞薩乃比利家子、比利家乃示米亞子、

其同宗侍立於右者為亞薩、亞薩乃庇拉其之子、庇拉其乃示每之子、

希幔之同族亞薩、侍於其右、亞薩乃比拉家子、比拉家乃示米亞子、

and Heman’s associate Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph son of Berekiah, the son of Shimea,

and his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, namely, Asaph the son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

Heman’s first assistant was Asaph from the clan of Gershon. Asaph’s genealogy was traced back through Berekiah, Shimea,

Heman’s relative was Asaph, who stood at his right hand: Asaph son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

Heman’s brother Asaph stood at his right hand, Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

And his brother Asaph, who stood at his right hand, was Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

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

Heman’s relative was Asaph, who stood at his right hand: Asaph son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand,[ even] Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

Serving beside him was his fellow Levite Asaph, son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

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

All the Levites who played music stood near the east side of the altar. They included Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun and their sons and relatives. They were dressed in fine linen. They were playing cymbals, harps and lyres. They were joined by 120 priests who were blowing trumpets.

Here is a list of the musicians. There were 128 from the family line of Asaph.

The musicians belonged to the family line of Asaph. The total number of men was 148.

Shimri and Jeiel were from the family line of Elizaphan. Zechariah and Mattaniah were from the family line of Asaph.

There was also Mattaniah. He led in prayer and in giving thanks. He was the son of Mika. Mika was the son of Zabdi. Zabdi was the son of Asaph. There was also Bakbukiah. He was second among those who helped Mattaniah. And there was Abda. He was the son of Shammua. Shammua was the son of Galal. Galal was the son of Jeduthun.

From the sons of Asaph came Zakkur, Joseph, Nethaniah and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph. He prophesied under the king’s direction.

Sing joyfully to God! He gives us strength. Give a loud shout to the God of Jacob!

I cried out to God for help. I cried out to God to hear me.

That day was the first time David appointed Asaph and his helpers. He appointed them to give praise to the Lord with these words.

God, don’t remain silent. Don’t refuse to listen. Do something, God.

Uzzi was the chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem. He was the son of Bani. Bani was the son of Hashabiah. Hashabiah was the son of Mattaniah. Mattaniah was the son of Mika. Uzzi was one of the members of Asaph’s family line. They were musicians in charge of the worship services at the house of God.

The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks. He calls out to the earth from the sunrise in the east to the sunset in the west.

Shepherd of Israel, hear us. You lead the people of Joseph like a flock. You sit on your throne between the cherubim. Show your glory

Here are the groups of men who guarded the gates. From the family of Korah came Meshelemiah, the son of Kore. Kore was one of the sons of Asaph.

God is truly good to Israel. He is good to those who have pure hearts.

A long time ago there had been directors for the musicians. There had also been directors for the songs for giving thanks and praise to God. It was in the time of David and Asaph.

The builders laid the foundation of the Lord’ s temple. Then the priests came. They were wearing their special clothes. They brought their trumpets with them. The Levites who belonged to the family line of Asaph also came. They brought their cymbals with them. The priests and Levites took their places to praise the Lord. They did everything just as King David had required them to.

In the land of Judah, God is well known. In Israel, his name is great.

Those who played music were from the family line of Asaph. They were in the places that had been set up by David, Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun. Jeduthun had been the king’s prophet. The guards at each gate didn’t have to leave their places. That’s because their brother Levites got things ready for them.

God, we praise you. We praise you because you are near to us. People talk about the wonderful things you have done.

God takes his place at the head of a large gathering of leaders. He announces his decisions among them.

My people, listen to my teaching. Pay attention to what I say.

So the Levites appointed Heman, the son of Joel. From his relatives they chose Asaph, the son of Berekiah. Other relatives were from the family of Merari. From them they chose Ethan, the son of Kushaiah.Along with them they chose their relatives who were next in rank. Their names were Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed- Edom and Jeiel. They guarded the gates.Heman, Asaph and Ethan played the bronze cymbals.

Some priests who had trumpets followed them. So did Zechariah. He was the son of Jonathan. Jonathan was the son of Shemaiah. Shemaiah was the son of Mattaniah. Mattaniah was the son of Micaiah. Micaiah was the son of Zakkur. Zakkur was the son of Asaph.

Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Jahaziel. He was standing among the people of Israel. He was the son of Zechariah. Zechariah was the son of Benaiah. Benaiah was the son of Jeiel. Jeiel was the son of Mattaniah. Jahaziel was a Levite. He was from the family line of Asaph.

God, why have you turned your back on us for so long? Why are you so angry with us? We are your very own sheep.

God, an army from the nations has attacked your land. They have polluted your holy temple. They have completely destroyed Jerusalem.

The king and his officials ordered the Levites to praise the Lord. They used the words of David and Asaph the prophet. They sang praises with joy. They bowed down and worshiped the Lord.