Asarela
Levitical singer and musician under David
Även känd som: Jezarelah, Asarela
Asarela (also called Jesarela) was a son of the music leader Asaf and belonged to the tribe of Levi. He was one of the singers and musicians in the organized worship service that King David established. The musical service is described in Chronicles as a form of prophetic activity, where the singers prophesied with harps, lyres, and cymbals under the king's supervision. David organized 24 divisions of singers in preparation for the temple that Solomon would later build. By lot, Jesarela – who is identical to Asarela – was assigned the seventh division, together with twelve relatives. This prophetic musical service emphasizes that singing and worship in Israelite religion were not merely aesthetic expression but were understood as spiritually inspired proclamation before God's face.
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Appointment to Prophetic Musical Service
Asarela was appointed as one of Asaph's sons to prophesy with harps, lyres, and cymbals in the worship service. He served under the direct leadership of his father Asaph, who in turn was under the king's supervision.
Lot Casting for the Seventh Service Shift
By lot, Jesarela (identified with Asarela) was assigned to the seventh shift in the musical service. He and his twelve relatives made up this shift among the 24 divisions of singers that David organized as preparation for temple service.