Basseiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as a Levite in the lineage of those who served in the temple. He was the son of Malchijah and part of the Levitical line responsible for the music service in God's house during King David's reign.
Basseiah belonged to the Levitical line appointed by David to lead praise and worship in the house of the Lord after the ark of the covenant found its place.
17They ministered with music before the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, and they carried out their service according to the order laid down for them.
17They ministered with music before the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, and they carried out their service according to the order laid down for them.
1David and the commanders of the army set apart for service the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. This was the number of the men who did this work according to their service: