# harp, harpist

## Definition:

A harp is a stringed musical instrument, that usually consists of a large open frame with vertical strings.

* In Bible times, fir wood was used to make harps and other musical instruments.
* Harps were often held in the hands and played while walking.
* In many places in the Bible, harps are mentioned as instruments that were used to praise and worship God.
* David wrote several psalms which were set to harp music.
* He also played a harp for King Saul, to soothe the king’s troubled spirit.

(See also: [David](../names/david.md), [fir](../other/fir.md), [psalm](../kt/psalm.md), [Saul (OT)](../names/saul.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 15:16-18](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/15/16)
* [Amos 5:23-24](rc://en/tn/help/amo/05/23)
* [Daniel 3:5](rc://en/tn/help/dan/03/05)
* [Psalm 33:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/033/001)
* [Revelation 5:8](rc://en/tn/help/rev/05/08)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3658, H5035, H5059, H7030, G27880, G27890, G27900
