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- The only other Asaphite Psalm is in Book II, Psalm. 1. Alike the Korahite and the
Asaphite Psalms are exclusively in Books II. and III - the 12 Asaphite Psalms, with
exception of Psalm 1., in Book III.; the 12 Korahite Psalms, with the exception of four
(Psalm. 84, 85, 87,88), in Book II.
But whatever our view, or more accurately, our conjectures, on this subject, there cannot
at least be doubt that Hezekiah actively busied himself, under competent guidance, with
the collection and arrangement of the existing sacred literature of Israel. This is expressly
mentioned as regards a part of "the Proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah,
king of Judah, collected"* (Proverbs 25:1).
*(...) "removed," "transferred," "collected."
And to this, as assuredly among the most important parts of Hezekiah's activity, the
closing notice of his religious work done by him may also bear reference:
"And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and
in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered" (2
Chronicles 31:21).
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