Lexical Definition
אֶבְיָסָף ʼEbyâçâph (eb-yaw-sawf') Ebiasaph N:N-M-P
contracted from אֲבִיאָסָף
Ebiasaph.
- § Ebiasaph = "my father has gathered"
- Ebjasaph, an Israelite
1) a son or descendant of Korah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְאֶבְיָסָ֥ף | and Ebiasaph | 1Chr.6.23 |
| אֶבְיָסָ֨ף | Ebiasaph | 1Chr.9.19 |
| אֶבְיָסָ֖ף | Ebiasaph | 1Chr.6.37 |
| Αβιασάφ | Ebiasaph | LXX.1Chr.6.23 |
| of Ebiasaph | LXX.1Chr.6.37 | |
| Αβιάσαχ | of Ebiasaph | LXX.1Chr.9.19 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24
- son of: Korah (קֹרַח)
- brother of: Assir (אַסִּיר) and Elkanah (אֶלְקָנָה)
- father of: Assir (אַסִּיר) and Kore (קוֹרֵא); also called Abiasaph at Exo.6.24 Asaph at 1Ch.26.1
Profile
Male • Son of Korah • Levite descendant of Korah, ancestor of temple gatekeepers
Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ebiasaph, also known as Abiasaph or Asaph, was a Levite descendant of Korah and an ancestor of temple gatekeepers. (1Ch.6.23,37; 9.19; Exo.6.24; 1Ch.26.1)
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24;
- referred to as Ebiasaph אֶבְיָסָף, or Abiasaph אֲבִיאָסָף, or Asaph אָסָף;
- son of Korah קֹרַח;
- a brother of Assir אַסִּיר and Elkanah אֶלְקָנָה;
- father of Assir אַסִּיר and Kore קוֹרֵא.
Ebiasaph, also known as Abiasaph or Asaph, is mentioned in several genealogies in the Old Testament. He was a descendant of Korah, the Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness (Numbers 16).
In the genealogies of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 6:23,37, Ebiasaph is listed as the son of Korah and the ancestor of the temple singers and musicians. This genealogy traces the lineage of the Levites from the time of Moses to the reign of King David.
Ebiasaph is also mentioned in Exodus 6:24 as one of the sons of Korah, along with Assir and Elkanah. This passage is part of the genealogy of the Levites, specifically the descendants of Kohath, who were responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings.
In 1 Chronicles 9:19, Ebiasaph is identified as an ancestor of the gatekeepers of the tabernacle. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the sacred areas and ensuring that only authorized personnel could enter.
Furthermore, in 1 Chronicles 26:1, Ebiasaph is mentioned as the ancestor of a division of gatekeepers during the time of King David. This passage describes the organization of the Levites and their duties in the temple service.
The interchangeable use of the names Ebiasaph, Abiasaph, and Asaph in these passages suggests that they refer to the same individual. The variations in spelling may be due to differences in transliteration or scribal traditions.
Ebiasaph's inclusion in these genealogies highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and their roles in the tabernacle and temple service. As a descendant of Korah, Ebiasaph's family line was redeemed from the rebellion and given the privilege of serving in the house of the Lord.
All entries for Ebiasaph or Abiasaph or Asaph: אֶבְיָסָף ☩ אֲבִיאָסָף ☩ אָסָף