A cymbal-playing Levite appointed leader of David's choir. Founded a family of singers called the "sons of Asaph" or "children of Asaph"; mentioned in the titles of various Psalms. See 1 Chr. 6: 39; 1 Chr. 15: 17, 19; 1 Chr. 16: 4-7, 37; 1 Chr. 25: 1-9; 2 Chr. 5: 12; 2 Chr. 20: 14; Ezra 2: 41; Ezra 3: 10; Neh. 7: 44; Ps. 50, Ps. 73 - 83.