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# harp #
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## Definition: ##
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A harp is a stringed musical instrument, that usually consists of 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.
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* Harps were often held in the hands and played while walking.
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* In many places in the Bible, harps are mentioned as instruments that were used to praise and worship God.
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* 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: [David](../other/david.md), [fir](../other/fir.md), [psalm](../other/psalm.md), [Saul (OT)](../other/saul.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 15:16-18](en/tn/1ch/help/15/16)
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* [Amos 05:23-24](en/tn/amo/help/05/23)
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* [Daniel 03:3-5](en/tn/dan/help/03/03)
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* [Psalm 033:1-3](en/tn/psa/help/33/01)
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* [Revelation 05:8](en/tn/rev/help/05/08) |