Overview
Jesharelah (also spelled Asharelah) was one of the sons of Asaph, a chief musician under King David's reign. He was assigned as the head of the seventh division of temple musicians and played a significant role in the organized worship system that David established for Israel.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under the supervision of Asaph, who prophesied under the king's supervision." (1 Chronicles 25:2, ESV)
"The seventh lot fell to Jesharelah, his sons and his relatives, twelve in all" (1 Chronicles 25:14, NIV)
Application
Jesharelah's example teaches us that God values faithful, organized service in worship—whether through music, prayer, or other roles in the local church, all work done unto the Lord holds eternal significance.