Asaphic

adjective

Asaph·​ic

(ˈ)ā¦safik

: of or relating to Asaph, chief musician of the sanctuary in the time of David, or to the hereditary musical guild founded by him

Asaphic psalms

Word History

Etymology

Asaph, 10th century b.c. Levite and musician mentioned in 1 Chronicles 16:5, 25:1–2 + English -ic

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