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# harp #
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## Definition: ##
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A harp is a stringed musical instrument, usually having a large open frame with vertical strings.
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* 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.
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* He also played a harp for King Saul, to soothe the king's troubled spirit.
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(See also: [[other/david]] **·** [[other/fir]] **·** [[other/psalm]] **·** [[other/saul]])
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Chronicles 15:16-18](en/tn/1ch/help/15/16)
* [Amos 05:23-24](en/tn/amo/help/05/23)
* [Daniel 03:3-5](en/tn/dan/help/03/03)
* [Psalm 033:1-3](en/tn/psa/help/33/01)
* [Revelation 05:8](en/tn/rev/help/05/08)