What does the Bible say about psaltery?
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The Bible presents the psaltery as a stringed instrument used to praise God, especially in the ordered worship of His people. David and Israel celebrated before the Lord with such instruments in 2 Samuel 6:5 and 1 Chronicles 13:8. David also appointed Levites, including Asaph and others, for musical ministry with psalteries in 1 Chronicles 16:5 and 25:1-6. Under Hezekiah, this worship was restored according to the Lord’s command through His prophets, as 2 Chronicles 29:25 shows. The Psalms call God’s people to thank Him skillfully and joyfully with the psaltery, joining outward music to sincere faith and praise.
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- (A harp)
- Used in religious services 2 Samuel 6:5; 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 16:5; 1 Chronicles 25:1; 1 Chronicles 25:5; 1 Chronicles 25:6; 2 Chronicles 29:25; Psalms 33:2; Psalms 57:8; Psalms 71:22; Psalms 81:2; Psalms 92:3
- At the dedication of the new wall when the captivity returned Nehemiah 12:27
- Used in idolatrous worship Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15
- See MUSIC, INSTRUMENTS OF
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