Authors of Psalms

Asaph was the composer chief musician during the reign of David possibly of Solomon. Some of the headings with his name could refer to his descendants ( “The of Asaph” at 1 . 25:2).

David (1 . )

• “The Psalms of David” in this book introduction.

David was known for his musical ability even before he became king (1 . –23). Scripture remembers him as a highly gifted composer musician.

Ethan the Ezrahite

•Psalm 89

Ethan was a renowned wise in the time of Solomon (1 . ). He have been the same as Jeduthun, a Levite appointed as a sanctuary musician under David (1 . ; ; –42).

Heman the Ezrahite

•Psalm 88

Heman was the grandson of Samuel of the leading musicians in David’s court (1 . ; –42). Like Ethan, he was known for his wisdom (1 . ).

Moses (Ex. )

•Psalm 90

Moses was of the Israelites’ greatest leaders, who brought them out of to the Promised Land.

Solomon (1 . )

•Psalms 72, 127

Apparently Solomon inherited his father David’s musical talent, for he composed 1, 005 songs (1 . ).

The of Korah

•Psalms 42–49, 84–85, 87–88

These descendants of the rebel Korah ( Num. 16:1) were Levites assigned by David to oversee worship music (1 . –37).

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