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Early origins of the harp

Genesis 4:19-21 Jubal was descended from Cain and was in the seventh generation after Adam.

The harp used in worship

In joyous religious celebrations

2 Samuel 6:2-5 pp 1 Chronicles 13:6-8 See also 1 Chronicles 15:28; 2 Chronicles 20:27-28; Nehemiah 12:27; Psalm 49:4; Psalm 137:1-4; Isaiah 30:32; Amos 5:23; Revelation 14:2-3

In temple worship

2 Chronicles 5:12 See also 1 Kings 10:12 pp 2 Chronicles 9:11; 1 Chronicles 15:16,21; Corinthians 16:5; 1 C 1,3,6; 2 Chronicles 29:25

Associated with praising God

Psalm 43:4 See also Psalm 33:2; Psalm 57:7-8; Psalm 71:22; Psalm 81:1-2; Psalm 92:1-4; Psalm 98:4-6; Psalm 108:1-2; Psalm 147:7; Psalm 149:3; Psalm 150:3; Revelation 5:8-10; Revelation 15:2-4

In pagan worship

Daniel 3:7 See also Daniel 3:5,10,15

The harp used to elicit divine inspiration

2 Kings 3:15-19 See also 1 Samuel 10:5-6; Samuel 18:10

The harp used to relieve depression

1 Samuel 16:23 See also 1 Samuel 16:16; Samuel 19:9-10

The harp in secular use

In joyous celebrations

Genesis 31:27 See also Job 21:12; Isaiah 5:12; Isaiah 14:11; Isaiah 24:8; Ezekiel 26:13; Amos 6:5-6; Revelation 18:22

At times of mourning

Isaiah 16:11 See also Job 30:31

By prostitutes

Isaiah 23:16

See also

5085  David
5314  flute
5420  music
5421  musical instruments
5422  musicians
5433  occupations
8627  worship, elements