The people behind the Psalms
- David — a shepherd boy who became king. He wrote at least 73 psalms and was called “a man after God’s own heart.”
- Moses — led Israel out of Egypt; wrote Psalm 90, the oldest psalm.
- Asaph — a worship leader in the temple; wrote 12 psalms.
- The Sons of Korah — a family of temple musicians; wrote 11 psalms.
- Solomon — David’s son, the wise king; wrote Psalms 72 and 127.
- Heman & Ethan — temple singers; wrote Psalms 88 and 89.
- Anonymous — many psalms have no named author. Only God knows who wrote them!