Asafpsalm

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An Asafpsalm (also Asaphpsalm ) is a psalm from the biblical book of Psalms , which in its first verse refers to the Levite Asaf , one of the leaders of the choir of King David . These are Psalms 50 and 73-83. In addition to the David psalms and the Korach psalms , they are an important group within the psalter with formal and content-related characteristics.

The indication is in Hebrew לְאָסָף lә'āsāf , German 'belonging to Asaf' . In editorial history research since the 19th century, these psalm headings are classified as secondary, i. H. Asaf is not considered a historical writer. However, it is controversial which meaning its naming has in more detail, such as eponymy , dedication or use.

Collection and structure

The twelve Asafpsalms have the following prescripts:

  • Psalm 50 : "A Psalm of Asaf." ( Ps 50.1  EU )
  • Psalm 73 : "A Psalm of Asaf." ( Ps 73,1  EU )
  • Psalm 74 : "A song of wisdom from Asaf." ( Ps 74,1  EU )
  • Psalm 75 : “For the choirmaster. According to the wise do not destroy! A psalm of Asaf. A song. "( Ps 75,1  EU )
  • Psalm 76 : “For the choirmaster. With string play. A psalm of Asaf. A song. "( Ps 76,1  EU )
  • Psalm 77 : “For the choirmaster. After Jedutun . A Psalm of Asaf. "( Ps 77.1  EU )
  • Psalm 78 : "A song of wisdom from Asaf." ( Ps 78.1  EU )
  • Psalm 79 : "A psalm of Asaf." ( Ps 79,1  EU )
  • Psalm 80 : “For the choirmaster. After the wise lilies. A testimony. A Psalm of Asaf. "( Ps 80,1  EU )
  • Psalm 81 : “For the choirmaster. After the wine song. From Asaf. "( Ps 81.1  EU )
  • Psalm 82 : "A psalm of Asaf." ( Ps 82.1  EU )
  • Psalm 83 : “A song. A Psalm of Asaf. "( Ps 83,1  EU )

Some manuscripts also mention Asaf in Ps 108.1  EU .

Psalm 50 falls in the Second Book of Psalms between Korach and David psalms. Psalm 73 marks the beginning of III. Psalms book.

profile

The Asafpsalms often use archaic images, but these are shaped and arranged on a high level. Thematically, the dish and the “shepherd-flock” motif play a major role. Most of the Asafpsalms are generically referred to as lamentations of the people. God is usually mentioned with elohim , but occasionally also as YHWH .

literature

  • Beat Weber:  Asaf / Asafiten / Asafpsalmen. In: Michaela Bauks, Klaus Koenen, Stefan Alkier (eds.): The scientific Bibellexikon on the Internet (WiBiLex), Stuttgart 2006 ff., Accessed on February 6, 2018.
  • A. Cordes: The Asafpsalms in the Septuagint. The Greek Psalter as a translation and theological testimony (HBS 41). Freiburg i.Br. 2004.
  • S. Holtmann: The Asafpsalms as a mirror of the history of Israel. Considerations for the composition of Ps 73–83. 2 parts, BN 122/123, 2004.
  • K. Seybold: The "we" in the Asaph psalms. Specific problems of a psalm group . In: K. Seybold, E. Zenger (eds.): New ways of researching the psalms (FS W. Beyerlin; HBS 1). Freiburg i.Br. 1994, pp. 143-155.
  • B. Weber: The Asaph Psalter - a sketch . In: B. Huwyler, H.-P. Mathys, B. Weber (Ed.): Prophetie und Psalmen (FS K. Seybold; AOAT 280). Münster 2001, pp. 117–141.